Pedestrian killed Friday night in collision on Two Notch Road in Columbia

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck and killed crossing Two Notch road late Friday night.

Few details have emerged about the fatal collision, which took place near the intersection of Two Notch Road and Barbara Drive.

The collision took place around 10:35 p.m., according to a statement released by the highway patrol. The pedestrian, whose name has not been released yet, was crossing the street when they were struck and killed by a 2010 Ford F-150 pickup truck traveling north on Two Notch Road.

The name of the deceased has not been released. A spokesperson for the Richland County Coroner’s Office told The State that their office was still in the process of notifying next of kin.

The driver of the truck was the only occupant of the vehicle and was not injured, said Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

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This story was originally published May 6, 2023 at 10:40 AM.

Ted Clifford

The State

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Ted Clifford is the statewide accountability reporter at The State Newspaper. Formerly the crime and courts reporter, he has covered the Murdaugh saga, state and federal court, as well as criminal justice and public safety in the Midlands and across South Carolina. He is the recipient of the 2023 award for best beat reporting by the South Carolina Press Association.