Pedestrian identified after fatal hit and run on I-77 in Richland Co.

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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Coroner’s Office has identified a pedestrian that was killed in a hit and run on I-77.

Coroner Gary Watts says Clyde Thompson, Jr., 45, died on I-77 north near Exit 9 A/B on Sunday.

Officials say he died from blunt force trauma.

According to Highway Patrol, after 6 a.m., Thompson was walking on the road when the vehicle hit him and drove off.

Troopers say the vehicle is a red Chevrolet, GMC, or Cadillac SUV or pickup truck with damage to the driver side’s headlight area.

If you have any information, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.