Pedestrian dies after crash on Ocean Highway in Georgetown County, troopers say

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A pedestrian has died following a Thursday crash in Georgetown County.

Corporal Nick Pye with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened on Ocean Highway near Professional Lane.

A 2004 Ford SUV was traveling south on Ocean Highway when a pedestrian was struck while attempting to cross the roadway.

The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital where they later died. The driver of the SUV was not injured.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.