A 28-year-old woman, Deandra Goodman, was killed in a hit-and-run incident on Highway 501 near Myrtle Beach. The incident occurred on the northbound lane of the Highway 501 bridge near the Waccamaw Pottery area. The vehicle involved in the incident has not been identified yet. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. Stay tuned for more updates. Dennis Bright reported
28-Year-Old Woman Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Incident on Highway 501 near Myrtle Beach
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. – In a tragic incident late Friday night, a 28-year-old woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Highway 501 near Myrtle Beach, according to authorities. The victim has been identified as Deandra Goodman from the Myrtle Beach area. The Horry County Coroner’s Office stated that Goodman was walking up the Myrtle Beach side of the Highway 501 bridge in the northbound lane near the Waccamaw Pottery area when she was struck. The incident occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m.
At present, authorities have not released any details regarding the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the incident. Updates on the case can be expected from News13.
This unfortunate incident has left the community shocked and mourning the loss of a young life. The immediate family and friends of Deandra Goodman are devastated by her untimely demise. As the investigation unfolds, the authorities are urging anyone with information related to the hit-and-run incident to come forward and assist in bringing justice to the victim and her grieving loved ones.
The impact of this tragedy serves as a stark reminder for drivers to exercise caution on the roads, especially during late-night hours. Highway safety remains a top priority, and incidents like this emphasize the importance of responsible driving and adherence to traffic laws to prevent such heartbreaking accidents from occurring in the future.
Note: Dennis Bright is a digital producer at News13. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University. His exceptional expertise in copyediting and journalism has been recognized with awards in West Virginia and Ohio. For more updates and informative articles, follow Dennis on Twitter..
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