Hercules Sharper, 63, struck and killed while walking at the intersection of South Lafayette Drive and East Fulton Street in Sumter, South Carolina

Modified Date: 
Thu, 06/29/2023 - 6:50am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Sumter Co. deputy accused in deadly crash

According to the County Coroner Robbie Baker, 63 year old Hercules Sharper died after authorities say he was struck by a Sumter County Deputy’s vehicle at the intersection S. Lafayette Drive and E Fulton Street, in Sumter.

SC man killed after getting hit in crash with deputy in patrol vehicle, coroner says

Sharper died Monday, five days after the collision on U.S. 15/Lafayette Street, according to Lance Cpl. William Bennett of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. That’s near downtown Sumter, about 1.5 miles from Prisma Health Tuomey hospital.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Hercules Sharper
City: 
Sumter, SC