In Greenville County, South Carolina, a tragic incident occurred on Wednesday morning resulting in the death of a woman, as confirmed by the coroner’s office. The incident was reported around 5:30 a.m.. along White Horse Road between Old Grove Road and Augusta Road. According to the coroner’s office, the victim was struck by a car and pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed.
As of now, it remains unclear whether the vehicle involved in the accident remained at the scene or fled. The authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, with both the coroner’s office and the Highway Patrol involved in the investigation.
The accident has had an impact on traffic in the area, prompting the implementation of a detour plan to facilitate the flow of vehicles. For motorists traveling on White Horse Road, particularly those using it to access or exit Interstate 85 (I-85), alternative routes have been suggested. Motorists exiting I-85 onto White Horse Road are advised to take Old Grove Road instead, while those heading towards I-85 using White Horse Road are recommended to use Crestfield Road to access Augusta Road, which can then lead to I-85.