Spartanburg Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash from late Thursday night that injured a pedestrian. The victim sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized after the driver fled without stopping.
Incident Summary
Officers responded to the scene where a vehicle struck the pedestrian and left before their arrival. First responders found and transported the victim to a local hospital, confirming the injuries as serious.
Legal Context
Fleeing the scene without aiding the victim or providing information violates South Carolina’s hit-and-run laws under Section 56-5-2530, which mandates drivers to stop and report such incidents. No suspect vehicle or driver description has been released yet.
How to Assist
Contact the Spartanburg Police Department’s traffic division with any information about the crash or fleeing vehicle. The case remains active with no arrests reported and no known links to prior local hit-and-runs.
