Authorities seeking tips on deadly Columbia hit-and-run

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking the public’s help on a recent deadly hit-and-run incident.

According to a Wednesday release from the Highway Patrol, the incident happened at 11:09 p.m. Nov. 17 on Two Notch Road near Nates Road in Columbia. That’s just north of Interstate 20 and just south of Interstate 77.

Officers said they are looking for the driver of a light-colored four-door vehicle with a paper tag. The vehicle hit a pedestrian in the roadway and left the scene without stopping. The vehicle headed north toward I-77 after the incident. The pedestrian died as a result of the collision.

The State has reached out to the Richland County Coroner’s Office about the identity of the deceased.

The Highway Patrol said the vehicle involved may have damage near the passenger side headlight and/or passenger side front bumper and hood area.

Those with information about the hit-and-run can call the Highway Patrol at 1-800-768-1501 or CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIMESC.

Chris Trainor

The State

Chris Trainor is a retail reporter for The State and has been working for newspapers in South Carolina for more than 21 years, including previous stops at the (Greenwood) Index-Journal and the (Columbia) Free Times. He is the winner of a host of South Carolina Press Association awards, including honors in column writing, government beat reporting, profile writing, food writing, business beat reporting, election coverage, social media and more.