Richland County Coroner identifies pedestrian killed in hit and run on Two Notch

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of a pedestrian who died after being hit by a vehicle on Two Notch Road Thursday. The coroner says the victim was 65-year-old Ronald Gidden, of Columbia.

According to troopers, two vehicles were traveling south on Two Notch Road when they struck a pedestrian, causing them to sustain fatal injuries. Officials say both suspect vehicles left the scene.

Investigators say the first vehicle involved could be a 2007-2013 dark colored Chevy Silverado with chrome wheels and damage to the driver side headlight and mirror. Authorities say the second vehicle could possible involve a late 2000s white Chevy Uplander minivan, which may have damage to the bottom of the front bumper.

SCHP released images of vehicles similar to those which may be involved. Note that these pictures are not of the actual vehicles involved in the collision.

If you have any information about this incident, you can call the Highway Patrol at 803-896-9621 or 1-800-768-1501.