Driver arrested after child injured in hit and run in Wellford, police say

Published
June 11, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Wellford, South Carolina
Gibbs Road near Ridge Road
Incident type
Pedestrian struck, Hit and run, E-bike, Bicycle

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Wellford South Carolina in Wellford, South Carolina: A child riding an electric bike was struck by a vehicle on Gibbs Road near Ridge Road in Wellford, South Carolina, around 5:30 p.m. The driver fled the scene and was later arrested on Friday for hit‐and‐run with great bodily injury to a minor.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed bicycle rider Cyclist Injured

Original reporting

Driver arrested after child injured in hit and run in Wellford, police say

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