Columbia man killed while checking on stopped car, Lexington County Coroner says
A Columbia man was killed when he was hit by a vehicle early Tuesday morning, the Lexington County Coroner’s Office said.
Jose G. Pineda died at the scene after the collision that occurred at about 3 a.m., Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a news release.
The 24-year-old was a passenger in a car that had an issue in the 1900 block of Old Dunbar Road in West Columbia, according to the release. Several industrial businesses are located in that area near the junction with Interstate 26.
The car was stopped and Pineda was checking on the issue when he was hit, Fisher said.
Information on the vehicle that struck Pineda, and if any other injuries occurred, was not available.
There is no word on possible criminal charges, but the death is being investigated by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
BEHIND THE STORY
MOREThis is a breaking news story
In a breaking news situation, facts can be unclear and the situation may still be developing. The State is trying to get important information to the public as quickly and accurately as possible. This story will be updated as more information becomes available, and some information in this story may change as the facts become clearer. Refresh this page later for more updated information.
This story was originally published December 18, 2019 at 8:32 AM.
