MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- A 26-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man is dead following a Sunday morning hit-and-run in Myrtle Beach.

Dezhon Overton died at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center after being hit while he was trying to cross Kings Highway near William Street, the Horry County Coroner’s Office said. Another person was also injured, but no information was available about their condition.

Moments after the two were struck by a car traveling down Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, an employee at a nearby restaurant rushed to their aid and called 911, they told FOX4 affiliate WBTW on Monday.

"If you go there now, there's still blood on the ground," said the Angus Steakhouse worker who asked to remain anonymous. "It's a very sad situation. You know, you're just crossing the street, ju

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