ATLANTIC BEACH, SC (WBTW) – A Longs man was killed Wednesday night in Atlantic Beach after being hit by a car.

According to Horry County Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler, the wreck happened at 5:30 p.m. at Highway 17 and 30th Avenue South. Horace Evans, 65, of Longs, was hit by a vehicle and died at Grand Strand Medical Center at 9:02 p.m.

The victim died from head trauma and cardiac arrest, according to Fowler.

Atlantic Beach Police are investigating this incident.