1 dead after vehicle, pedestrian wreck on U.S. 15 in Sumter

South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wreck involving a pedestrian on U.S. 15.

According to Master Trooper William Bennett, a 2003 Lincoln Towncar was traveling north on U.S. 15 at about 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 21. A pedestrian, identified as Rajen Patel, 43, of Sumter, was attempting to cross the roadway at Quarter Mile Road when he was struck by the towncar.

Patel was transported to Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, according to Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker.

Next of kin has been notified, and an autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. 

An investigation is ongoing by Sumter County Coroner’s Office and Highway Patrol.