The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County

Updated: Pedestrian Hit and Run Fatality

WINNSBORO – The Fairfield County Coroner’s Office, along with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, are investigating a pedestrian fatality, which occurred on Hwy. 34, in Fairfield County at approximately 7 a.m., Dec. 12.

Coroner Chris Hill states that Lamont Andre Jackson, age 40, of 410 Palmer Street in Winnsboro died from injuries received when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle.

At this time the Coroner’s Office is seeking information on a 4-door Nissan, white in color with damage to the front end of the vehicle.

The incident remains under investigation by the Fairfield County Coroner’s Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Troopers are asking anyone with information about the collision or about the vehicle of interest to contact the South Carolina Highway Patrol at (803) 896-9621 or 1-800-768-1501.