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Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Myrtle Beach early Sunday morning

A 36-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Myrtle Beach early Sunday morning, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office.

Roberto Lopez was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of 62nd Avenue North and U.S. 17 Bypass at approximately midnight Sunday, the coroner’s office reports. He suffered fatal injuries and died on scene.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol has not yet released details of the incident.

This story was originally published October 11, 2020 at 12:40 PM.

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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