Horry official Foxworth cited in parking lot collision

Horry County Register of Deeds Marion Foxworth was arrested last night after he hit another car in a Walgreen’s parking lot and then left the scene.

Foxworth was arrested at 8:24 p.m. by Myrtle Beach police after leaving the scene on the 300 block of South King’s Highway.

Sgt. Jim Allen of Myrtle Beach Police’s traffic division said that the car was not occupied when Foxworth hit it.

Foxworth said that after he “bumped” the car, he said he did not see any damage, so he left.

“Apparently, some people came out and found damage, so they called the police,” he said.

Foxworth said he paid his bond, which was the same amount as the fine for his citation. “Technically I don’t even have to go back to court,” he said. “I could just forfeit the bond.”

Foxworth was formerly a member of the Horry County Council. He resigned his position to become register of deeds last August.

This story was originally published July 4, 2016 at 4:52 PM with the headline "Horry official Foxworth cited in parking lot collision."