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Troopers investigating after person hit, killed by car on I-77 in York County

YORK COUNTY, S.C. — Troopers are investigating a crash that left one person dead Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 77 in York County.

The crash happened at around 2:45 p.m. near Sutton Road/Exit 83 in the southbound lanes.

Officials said a car was heading south on I-77 when it swerved left to avoid a disabled car in the left lane. It then hit a person who was standing in the emergency lane near the median wall.

That person died from their injuries, troopers said. It was not clear if anyone involved will be charged.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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