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Pedestrian killed after Clarendon County crash. What we know.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Clarendon County on June 26, 2026 where a pedestrian died.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Clarendon County on June 26, 2026 where a pedestrian died. online@thestate.com

A pedestrian was killed following a crash in Clarendon County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred around 10 p.m. Friday, when a 2005 Ford F-150 was travelling west on Paxville Highway before hitting a pedestrian who was walking north across the highway, according to a news release.

The pedestrian was transported by EMS to area hospital and later died as a result of the injuries, the release said.

The deceased has not yet been identified by the Clarendon County Coroner’s Office.

The driver, and sole occupant, of the Ford did not sustain any injuries.

The crash remains under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the release said.

Javon L. Harris
The State
Javon L. Harris is a crime and courts reporter for The State. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. Before coming to South Carolina, Javon covered breaking news, local government and social justice for The Gainesville Sun in Florida. Support my work with a digital subscription
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