YORK COUNTY, S.C. — An 84-year-old man was hit and killed while changing a tire on his car in York County, investigators said.
It happened around 4:15 a.m. Tuesday on Highway 161 near Paraham Road.
According to the coroner’s office, 84-year-old Leonard Davis, of Catawba, was changing a tire on his car in the center lane of the highway.
Highway patrol said a 2018 Toyota driving east on Highway 161 hit Davis, who died at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota was not hurt.
Troopers and the coroner’s office said the incident is still under investigation.
This is a developing story; check back at wsoctv.com for updates.
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