North Charleston police investigated a fatal hit-and-run on Rivers Avenue near Hawthorne Drive around 7:49 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2026, where an unknown vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian. The road closed for hours but has reopened, with no arrests and the victim’s identity pending from the Charleston County Coroner’s Office.​
Incident Details
The collision caused significant delays as authorities processed the scene. Initial reports noted injuries from crashes, later confirmed fatal for the pedestrian.​
Ongoing Probe
No suspect vehicle details released yet; police urge witnesses to come forward. This underscores persistent hit-and-run concerns in the Lowcountry.
