SOCASTEE, SC (WBTW) – One person is dead after being struck by three vehicles early Thursday morning in Socastee. 

According to Horry County Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler, the crash happened around 12:20 a.m. at the intersection of Hwy 544 and Jones Road, in the area of Socastee Community Church. The victim died at the scene of multiple trauma.

Fowler says the death is considered accidental and the victim’s name will be released after family is notified. 

South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.