Beaufort County, SC (October 9, 2024) – A fatal accident on Monday night, October 7, claimed the life of a pedestrian. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reports that the incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Highway 17 at Trask Parkway, just outside Beaufort.

Preliminary investigations reveal that a 2009 Lexus sedan was traveling north on Highway 17 when it struck the pedestrian. Sadly, the pedestrian succumbed to their injuries. The driver of the Lexus was also injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

No other vehicles or individuals were involved in the crash. Authorities have not yet released details about potential charges, and the South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

• The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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