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Anthony Lamonte Thompson, 45, killed in pedestrian accident on Highway 501 South in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Modified Date: 
Sat, 02/26/2022 - 12:25pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Fatal accident closes Hwy 501 Southbound lanes

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Horry County Rescue responded to an fatal accident on Highway 501 South, near the Forestbrook Road exit. The accident, causing the South bound lane to be closed, happened around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and Horry County Fire Rescue are currently on the scene. Stay with us for details as we get them.

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Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call S.C. Highway Patrol at 843-661-4705 or 1-800-768-1505, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.  
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved: 
Anthony Lamonte Thompson
Roadway: 
Highway 501 South
City: 
Myrtle Beach, SC
County: 
Horry County, SC
Area: 
Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC

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