CAMDEN, S.C. — A Kershaw County mother was struck and killed by a car moments after putting her child on a school bus, according to officials.
Kershaw County Coroner David West says 911 dispatch got a call at 6:02 Tuesday morning of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian at the intersection of Highway 34 and Galloway Road. That in an area about seven miles from downtown Camden.
Details are few about what happened, but according to West, 41-year-old Donna Gearhart had placed her child on a school bus. Moments later, she was struck by a car while crossing the road.
West said she died of her injuries at the scene. An autopsy is set for Thursday.
Kershaw County Superintendent Dr. Harrison Goodwin said the student was going to Pine Tree Elementary School in Camden.
“We offer our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family of our Pine Tree Hill student directly impacted by this morning’s tragic accident,' Goodwin said.
"Our focus in the coming days will be providing support to this student and his family, as well as our staff and other students that were impacted. Counselors will be available on-site at the school for students and staff, and we will provide any additional assistance the school and transportation department may need.”
The Kershaw County Coroner's Office, the South Carolina Highway Patrol, and the Patrol's MATE team are all investigating.