Tractor-trailer fatally hits pedestrian on US-76 Bypass in Sumter

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SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian is dead after being hit by a tractor-trailer on Wednesday.

Troopers say it happened on U.S. Highway 76 Bypass near Miller Road around 11:50 p.m.

According to investigators, the pedestrian was attempting to cross the road when the tractor-trailer hit the victim.

Authorities say the victim died and the tractor-trailer driver wasn’t injured.

Officials say no charges are expected to be filed.

Sumter County Coroner’s Office and Highway Patrol are investigating.