CHARLESTON, S.C. — A woman crossing Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in West Ashley died Thursday evening after a vehicle hit her near Orleans Road, the Charleston Police Department said.
Police put the crash at about 6:05 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. The woman, 72, was from Hollywood and died at the scene, according to the Charleston County Coroner. The driver stayed at the crash site.
Traffic in both directions on the busy West Ashley corridor was shut down while the department Major Accident Investigation Team worked the scene. The road opened again around 8:30 p.m.
Police have not filed charges, and the case is still under investigation. The department said the death is the 14th traffic fatality its officers have handled in Charleston so far in 2026.
Investigators want to hear from anyone who saw the crash or has details that could help. Tips can go to the department traffic unit by phone at 843-965-4084.
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