Silvestre Cortes, 19, was struck and killed by a vehicle while trying to cross the street on bicycle at U.S. 501 and University Boulevard in Horry County, South Carolina
Teen dies after trying to cross busy Myrtle Beach, SC, area highway. Coroner releases name
A 19-year-old died after being hit by a vehicle while trying to cross U.S. 501 on his bicycle, according to Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard. The accident happened near Coastal Carolina University.
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