Investigation Underway After Hit-And-Run Claims Life Of 19-Year-Old

An unknown vehicle was traveling west on 501 while a Tahoe was traveling north when it attempted to avoid colliding with the unknown vehicle.

A hit-and-run in Horry County claimed the life of one person. The crash occurred around 9:20pm Wednesday along Highway 501 near Enoch Road.

An unknown vehicle was traveling west on 501 while a Chevy Tahoe was traveling north when it attempted to avoid colliding with the unknown vehicle. The Tahoe then struck a ditch and overturned. The unknown vehicle fled the scene.

There were four occupants in the Tahoe. 19-year-old Sadie Graham was the front-seat passenger and was partially ejected. She did not survive but the three other passengers were not injured.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.