COLUMBIA, S.C. — Investigators are still searching for the driver in a fata hit-and-run incident who struck a moped and killed the rider in Sumter County on July 14, 2023.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol has released a description of the suspect vehicle -- a 1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. Troopers say the vehicle is believed to be light in color and may have damage to the front end, windshield and/or hood area. At the time of the collision, the vehicle was equipped with additional lighting, mounted about the rear bumper.
The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. on U.S. 15 near Seddon Drive in Sumter County. Authorities said the suspect vehicle was heading north on U.S. 15 and hit the moped. The crash killed 55-year-old Wendell Parker of Sumter.
Anyone with information about the crash can call the South Carolina Highway Patrol at 803-775-5353 or 1-800-768-1505. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or visit CrimeSC.com.
