DILLON COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol says at least one person is dead after a hit and run in Dillon County Tuesday.
Dillon County Coroner Donnie Grimsley identified the victim as Lonnie Dell Bethea, 36, of Dillon. He said Bethea died as a result of being hit by a car and was on a bike.
Officials said the crash happened around 12:25 a.m. on SC-57/Lockemy Highway near Hope Court in the Dillon area.
SCHP said they are looking for the driver of dark colored 2006-2009 Ford Fusion with damage to the front driver’s side in connection with the hit and run.
Anyone with information about the crash or the vehicle should contact the SCHP or call Crime Stoppers.
