Beech Island crash leaves one dead over the weekend

Miguel Legoas, Augusta Chronicle

Aiken County authorities are investigating a fatal accident that took place Saturday night.

A Nissan Sentra was traveling east on Sandbar Ferry Road near Swamp Road in Beech Island when it hit a pedestrian walking in the road at about 8 p.m., according to Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene and their identity will be released after next-of-kin has been notified.

Ables' office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are continuing with the investigation.

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This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Beech Island, Aiken County car crash causes pedestrian death