Pedestrian Brandon Hardwick, 31, killed in hit-and-run collision on S.C. Highway 165 in Meggett, South Carolina
Charleston County authorities investigate after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run
Authorities do not have a description of the suspect vehicle and no arrests have been made in the case.
Victim identified in deadly Meggett hit and run
Sheriff’s office spokesman Andrew Knapp said the initial investigation indicates a man, later identified as Hardwick, was walking on Highway 165 when he was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene.
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