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Man dies in hit and run
Posted: 09.15.2012 at 11:22 AM
Brianna Smith

Brianna joined WPDE in May of 2012. She is a reporter who is excited to cover all of your local stories.

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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) - Around 5:30 a.m. Saturday EMS responded to a fatal hit and run off of Log Cabin Road, according to Horry County Coroner Robert Edge.

Edge says Cruz Chris Teah Johnson, 25, of Tabor City was walking along Log Cabin Road when he was struck by a large vehicle.

Edge says they believe Johnson was struck from behind.

The accident happened about a half mile from the North Carolina state line.

An autopsy will be performed Sunday morning.

South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating. If you have any information about the hit and run you're asked to call 843-661-4700 or *HP from a mobile phone.

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