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Horry County Coroner’s Office identifies pedestrian fatally struck by truck on S.C. 9

The Horry County Coroner’s Office has identified the pedestrian who died Friday night in a crash at the intersection of S.C. 9 and Sea Mountain Highway.

Gregory Tetreault, 37, of Little River, died in the crash, according to Horry County Deputy Coroner Michelle McSpadden.

A 2006 Chevrolet truck was driving south on the highway when the driver hit Tetreault, South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brian Lee said. The wreck happened around 9 p.m.

Lee said no charges are expected against the truck driver.

David Wetzel
The Sun News
David Wetzel serves in both editor and reporter roles for The Sun News. An award-winning journalist, he has reported on all types of news, sports and features stories in over a decade as a member of the staff. Wetzel has won awards for sports column, feature and headline writing.
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