Category Archives: Hit Run

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Columbia
Few details were available after a northbound vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian walking on Two Notch Road. The at-fault motorist immediately fled the scene. South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers released images of a vehicle from surveillance footage. Investigators said the vehicle may be burgundy or maroon in color with a white or light… Read More »

Hit-And-Run Crash In Spartanburg County
Investigators have very few clues after a pickup truck hit and seriously injured a pedestrian. The driver immediately fled the scene. South Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers said a vehicle was traveling east on Bethesda Road near Wheeler Road when it hit a pedestrian and left the scene. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries as a… Read More »

A Closer Look At Hit-And-Run Wrecks
Generally, law enforcement investigators don’t take a closer look at hit-and-run wrecks. They often quickly pull the plug on these investigations, which is why only about 10 percent of hit-and-run drivers are successfully prosecuted in criminal court. In fact, in most cases, prosecutors don’t even file charges in these cases. There are so many… Read More »