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Pelion resident killed in Hit and Run accident
Posted: 02.09.2012 at 11:06 AM
Drew Stewart

Drew Stewart joined the WACH Fox News assignment desk in December 2011.

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Picture of vehicle wanted in deadly hit and run accident in Pelion.  / FILE
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Lexington County, SC(WACH)- A pedestrian died after being struck by a truck.  The driver fled the scene.  Trooper Brent Kelly says the incident happened Wednesday on  SC-302 near.around 6:40pm just the east.  The victim, Irma L. Hudson died at the scene. 

The Highway Patrol is looking for a 1998-2002 GMC Sierra pickup with Texas license plate number BC 49014. The truck may have damage to the right center of its grill. SCHP is also seeking a person of interest, Romeo Romero, Jr.

The case remains under investigation by the highway patrol.

If you think you have seen such a truck in that vicinity, you're asked to call crime stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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