Update: Suspect arrested for fatal hit and run on U.S. 601
Pedestrian struck and killed on U.S. 601 near Commerce Drive
(Courtesy: KCDC) Randy Johnson
(Courtesy: KCDC) Randy Johnson
KERSHAW CO., S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Highway Patrol says a man was arrested for a fatal hit and run on U.S. 601 near Commerce Drive.
Investigators say Randy Johnson, 68, is charged with leaving the scene involving death.
Troopers say this incident happened around 5:20 a.m. on Thursday.
According to investigators, the pedestrian was walking north on the southbound shoulder, when Johnson fatally struck the victim and left the scene.
Authorities say Johnson’s vehicle stalled on I-20 at mile marker 97 and was later arrested.
He’s being held at the Kershaw County Detention Center.
Troopers are investigating this incident.
