CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating after a body was discovered early Tuesday morning on Highway 9 in Chesterfield County.
According to WPDE, the Chesterfield County Coroner Kip Kiser said it happened near Cheraw.
Authorities confirmed the incident is a deadly hit-and-run.
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Troopers are actively working on the initial investigation.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is also present at the scene, though their specific role in the investigation has not been detailed.
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