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Carolyn Hicks, 70, killed in collision with alleged drunk driver Paulino Maceda Meza, 33, at 27th Avenue North and North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Modified Date: 
Sat, 02/26/2022 - 12:34pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, December 19, 2015

Victim identified in fatal Myrtle Beach crash | The Sun News

Hicks was transported to Grand Strand Hospital where she died of trauma from the wreck at 9:16 p.m., according to Horry County Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler. Myrtle Beach police arrested 33-year-old Paulino Maceda Meza Saturday night, charging Meza with felony driving under the influence, causing death.

Man charged for DUI after crash kills 70-year-old woman in Myrtle Beach

Man charged for DUI after crash kills 70-year-old woman in Myrtle Beach Posted: Updated: Tune in to WMBF News Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 6 a.m. for the latest suspects from the Horry County Sheriff's Office. Hicks died at 9:16 p.m. as a result of trauma due to the crash, according to Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged with DUI after a crash on 27th Avenue South and Kings Highway Saturday night that left a 70-year-old woman dead, according to officials. 

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Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Carolyn Hicks
Paulino Maceda Meza
Roadway: 
27th Avenue North and North Kings Highway
City: 
Myrtle Beach, SC
County: 
Horry County, SC
Area: 
Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC

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