Pedestrian Struck And Killed While Attempting To Cross A Road

Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to calls of a crash in the area of Socastee Boulevard and Weeks Drive.

One pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday night.

Around 8:25p.m., Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to calls of a crash in the area of Socastee Boulevard and Weeks Drive.

A 2014 Buick Enclave traveling North on Socastee Boulevard struck a man while he was attempting to cross the road.

The driver was the only person occupying the vehicle and was not injured.

The deceased pedestrian was identified as 53-year-old, Gabriel Palma. He was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering several traumatic injuries.

No further details have been released.