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Arrest made in hit-and-run involving bicyclist killed in Newberry County

Authorities are searching for a Nissan Altima involved in a deadly hit-and-run Wednesday.
Credit: KGW

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. — The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) has made an arrest in connection to a deadly hit-and-run incident late Wednesday evening.

According to a tweet from Trooper Brandon, an arrest has been made Friday afternoon. 

According to reports, the collision happened around 11:04 p.m. on US 76, near Colony Church Road in Newberry County. The driver of a vehicle identified as a 2013-2015 Nissan Altima was traveling west when the accident occurred. A bicyclist was struck and received fatal injuries from the collision.

Credit: SCHP
South Carolina Highway Patrol searching for a vehicle similar to this 2013-2015 Nissan Altima involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Newberry County

The color of the vehicle is unknown but the car may have damage to the front and under-carriage.

Credit: WLTX

If you have any information about the incident, you are asked to contact SCHP at 803-896-9621 or 1-800-768-1501, or call Midlands Crime Stoppers at 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372)

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