YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – An accident on US 21 in York County has left one person dead after being struck by a pickup truck late Wednesday night.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the incident happened around 10:41 p.m. on September 3 near Dot Farris Road. A 2025 Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling southbound when it hit a pedestrian who was walking northbound along the same road.

The driver of the pickup was not injured. Sadly, the pedestrian died at the scene. The York County Coroner's Office has identified the victim as 37-year-old Billy Joe Baker.

At this time, there’s no word on whether any charges will be filed. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is still investigating the crash.

More information will be shared as it becomes available.

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