Robert Barrett, 68, dies in auto-pedestrian collision on State Route 93 near Clemson, South Carolina

Modified Date: 
Fri, 05/26/2023 - 1:18pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Coroner responding to deadly crash near Clemson bar

Authorities say that the crash happened on Wednesday on SC 93 near The Esso Club in Clemson.

Clemson University student charged in connection to deadly car crash, police say

Robert Barrett, 68, of Clemson, was the pedestrian that was hit a little after 8:45 p.m. on Highway 93 at Perimeter Road, Chief Deputy Coroner Andrew Wilson said.

Student charged with DUI after man killed in Clemson crash

Clemson University said one of its students, Micheal Lyon was charged with driving under the influence.

The crash is being investigated by the Clemson Police Department.

Clemson University student no longer charged with DUI after deadly crash in South Carolina, prosecutor says

Tavernier says after an extensive investigation by the Clemson University Police Department, which included reviewing video, witnesses and measurements from South Carolina Highway Patrol, he concluded that there was a lack of evidence to support a conviction.

People Involved: 
Robert Barrett
Micheal Lyon
Roadway: 
State Route 93