Authorities in South Carolina are searching for a suspect responsible for a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred in Greenville County. The tragic event took place early Wednesday morning, July 22, 2026, at approximately 5:20 a.m. The collision occurred at the intersection of Old Easley Highway and Gethsemane Drive. According to reports from the coroner's office, a skateboarder was struck by a vehicle and subsequently died at a hospital. The South Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed that the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash did not remain at the scene following the accident. Investigators have stated that they are currently unsure of the specific type or description of the vehicle that fled the scene. As of the latest update, the identity of the victim has not been released to the public. The investigating agency, the South Carolina Highway Patrol, is actively seeking information from the community to locate the suspect and the vehicle involved. Residents and witnesses who may have seen a vehicle leaving the area of Old Easley Highway and Gethsemane Drive around the time of the incident are urged to come forward. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect or details about the vehicle is encouraged to contact the South Carolina Highway Patrol or the appropriate local tip line. This remains an active investigation as law enforcement works to bring the responsible party to justice for the fatal crash.