A tragic incident occurred at Myrtle Beach in South Carolina when a police officer struck a woman with his vehicle while patrolling the area. The unfortunate event took place near the Nash Street beach access area close to the Springmaid Pier. Reports indicate that the woman was hit by a Horry County Police Ford Ranger Pickup truck around 1:05 p.m.
Eyewitnesses described a horrifying scene where the woman was pinned under the wheels of the police vehicle, prompting beachgoers to rush to her aid. Despite their efforts to lift the truck off her, the victim tragically succumbed to her injuries after being rushed to Grand Strand Medical Center.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is currently investigating the accident, which occurred as the truck was transitioning from the beach access ramp onto the beach. The officer responsible for driving the vehicle has been placed on administrative leave following the incident.
This devastating incident is not the first of its kind in Horry County, as a similar tragedy unfolded in 2020 when a beachgoer was struck by another patrol vehicle while lying on the beach in Garden City. The Horry County Police Department expressed their condolences for the victim and acknowledged the pain felt by the community.
As the investigation unfolds, many questions remain unanswered, and the community is left grappling with the aftermath of this heartbreaking event. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave as authorities work to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident. The community mourns the loss of the victim and hopes for clarity and closure in the days to come.
