Six Pedestrians Hit by Two Vehicles in Richmond County
Richmond County authorities are investigating an accident on Olive Road last night that left six people injured, two critically. Just before 7:00 pm, a pedestrian was hit by a car…
Man Charged with Hit-and-Run Death of Pedestrian on Mike Padgett Highway
Aiken County Sheriff's OfficeRichmond County authorities are investigating an accident on Olive Road last night that left six people injured, two critically.
Just before 7:00 pm, a pedestrian was hit by a car on Olive Road near Eagles Way. Five others, who belonged to the same church nearby, ran to help the pedestrian and they were hit in the process by a separate vehicle.
A section of Olive Road was completely shut down while emergency crews were on the scene. Two of the six accident victims are reported to be in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
We'll have more information as it's released today.
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