Victim identified in fatal hit and run on I-77 in Columbia

Vehicle of Interest/ Source: SCHP

Vehicle of Interest/ Source: SCHP

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Coroner’s Office has identified the pedestrian killed in a hit and run on I-77 early Monday morning.

Coroner Gary Watts says Romel Tucker, 42, died on scene from multiple blunt force injuries to the body.

South Carolina Highway Patrol says the collision happened around 7 a.m. at mile marker 12 at the Forest Drive exit.

Officials say Tucker was hit by the car, which kept going after the collision.

Troopers believed the suspect vehicle is a 2013 – 2018 Kia Forte 4-door sedan, silver in color.  The vehicle may possibly have damage to the right front and undercarriage.

If you have any information about this collision or the vehicle in interest, contact the S.C. Highway Patrol at 803-737-8340 or 1-800-768-1501.

You may also call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.