SCHP is searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Horry County

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for answers after a man was killed over the weekend.

SCHP is actively searching for the driver who struck and ultimately killed a Myrtle Beach man Saturday morning, according to SCHP Lance Cpl. Lena Butler.

According to SCHP, the victim, 50-year-old Myrtle Beach resident David Berry, was stopped in the emergency lane of Highway 501 and was standing in front of his disabled vehicle when another driver ran off the road with him.

The incident happened just after 1 a.m. Saturday morning about two miles east of Conway near Savannah Bluff Road.

The driver who hit Berry drove away and remains at large. The make and model of their car were not disclosed.

SCHP said Berry was transported to nearby Conway Medical Center, where he later died.

The tragic news shocked some Horry County residents who were on the road at the time of the crash.

Conway resident Kisha Gunnells told WMBF News she was stuck in traffic for more than 30 minutes, although she said she didn’t make it to the scene of the accident.

After learning that one person died in the incident, Gunnells said she was heartbroken.

“Whoever hit this person needs to come forward,” Gunnells said. “Put yourself in the shoes of the family: If it were you and your family, you would all want answers too.”

While it’s unclear why Berry was stopped in the emergency lane, Butler had some reminders for people who need to pull over to the side of the road in the future.

“Turn on your hazard warning lights to show that your vehicle is damaged,” Butler said. “If you have rescue talents, place them about 200-300 feet behind the vehicle.”

Butler also had some advice for drivers who may encounter a vehicle overturned on the side of the road.

“You should always look forward to know what’s in front of you,” Butler said. “If you see someone having a breakdown, you will have time to slow down if it is not possible to move into another lane.”

Gunnells also warned other drivers to slow down on the roads.

“You don’t have to be in such a hurry anywhere that someone could end up paying with their life,” Gunnells said.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call SCHP.