One Dead in Hit-and-Run Crash on US-521 Near Andrews, SC

Andrews, SC (July 24, 2026) – One person died after a hit-and-run collision on US Highway 521 near Dusty Circle in the Andrews area.

The highway was closed between Tad Road and Wheeler Road for several hours while troopers investigated. It has since reopened to traffic.

The driver believed to be involved has not been identified. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office are asking anyone with information to come forward.

The investigation into the fatal hit-and-run remains open as troopers work to locate the driver.

Our condolences go out to the family of the person who died.

Can Families Recover Compensation After a Hit-and-Run Death in Andrews, SC?

Families can usually recover compensation through their own uninsured motorist coverage when the driver is at fault. South Carolina requires insurers to offer uninsured motorist protection specifically for situations where a driver flees the scene, since a hit-and-run vehicle is treated as uninsured under state law. 

Once uninsured motorist coverage comes into play, the claims process shifts from pursuing an at-fault driver directly to negotiating with the family's own insurance carrier, which can create its own complications. 

Insurers sometimes dispute how a crash occurred when there's no identified driver to assign fault to, so witness statements, traffic camera footage, and the responding trooper's report all carry added weight. A wrongful death lawyer can help gather and organize this evidence early, before it becomes harder to obtain.

South Carolina's wrongful death statute allows a personal representative of the deceased's estate to file a claim, generally within three years of the date of death. If the driver is later identified, that timeline and the available legal options may expand to include a direct claim against them.

Losing a family member in circumstances like these raises questions that can feel overwhelming to sort through alone. Our team at The Arndt Law Firm has experience helping families understand uninsured motorist claims and wrongful death options in South Carolina. 

We can walk you through what a claim like this might involve for your specific situation. Call The Arndt Law Firm at (843) 310-4645 to ask questions at your own pace. We are available to help however we can.

Note: This post has been prepared using information gathered from publicly available secondary sources. The details of the incident have not been independently verified. If you notice any inaccuracies, please contact The Arndt Law Firm so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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