Beachgoer Fatally Struck by Police Truck on South Carolina Beach
A beachgoer was fatally struck by a police truck on a South Carolina beach, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The incident occurred on Saturday evening in North Myrtle Beach, when the police truck was responding to a call. The pedestrian, identified as 60-year-old James Douglas, was walking on the beach when he was hit by the truck. Douglas was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the police truck, whose name has not been released, was not injured. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. No charges have been filed. The North Myrtle Beach Police Department is also investigating the incident. The police department is asking any witnesses to come forward.
Summary
"A fatal accident occurred on a South Carolina beach when a police truck struck a pedestrian, resulting in the death of 60-year-old James Douglas. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, while the North Myrtle Beach Police Department is requesting witnesses to come forward."
Updated at: 06.15.2024
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