Pedestrian killed in early morning crash in Horry County

A pedestrian was killed in an early morning crash Tuesday on Holmestown Road, according to S.C. Highway Patrol.

Markus Herbert Rhinehardt, 38, was killed in the incident, said Horry County Coroner Robert Edge. Rhinehardt was pronounced dead at the scene from internal injuries, Edge said.

A 2005 Chevrolet pick-up truck was traveling east on Holmestown Road when it struck a pedestrian who was crossing the road near Blue Jay Drive, said Trooper First Class Tyler Will.

Will said there were two people in the truck during the crash.

This story will be updated when the Horry County Coroner’s Office releases the name of the victim.

This story was originally published April 9, 2019 at 7:20 AM.

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