JAMESTOWN, S.C.–A Jamestown man has died after being hit by a vehicle that left the scene, according to Berkeley County Coroner George Oliver.
On Wednesday night, at approximately 9:42 p.m., Oliver says that the coroner’s office was notified of a vehicle versus pedestrian fatality near 3830 North Highway 17A in Jamestown.
The victim has been positively identified as Alton Hawkins, Jr., a 63-year-old from Jamestown.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
This accident has been classified as a hit and run, Oliver stated.
The SCHP and Coroner’s office are continuing to investigate.
According to SCHP, they believe the person that hit Hawkins was driving a 1997-2006 BMW 3-series sedan, blue-gray in color, which may be a two-door or four-door model.
Officials say the vehicle left the scene traveling north on US-17 Alternate towards Jamestown. The vehicle should have damage to the right front area.
If you have any information about this collision or about the vehicle of interest, contact the South Carolina Highway Patrol at 843-953-6010, *47 (from any cell phone) or you can call Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111.
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