Pedestrian killed in early-morning Orangeburg County crash identified
Summary
Pedestrian Hit Charleston South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina: A 45-year-old pedestrian, Francis Simmons, was killed in a crash on March 7, 2026, near Dempsey Road in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The collision occurred at 12:50 a.m. on Friday, with the SUV driver remaining uninjured. The incident was declared an accident by the Orangeburg County Coroner.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Simmons | Named in reporting |
Original reporting
Pedestrian killed in early-morning Orangeburg County crash identified