Horrible accident on Sullivan’s Island: many injured, details of the investigation
2 may 2025 в 00:37
On Thursday, May 1, in Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, a deliberate hit-and-run accident occurred, resulting in several people being injured. Below you will find updates on the ongoing investigation and learn about the suspect as more details emerge.
On May 1, two children and one adult were hit after another driver crashed into them with his car. Three of the victims sustained injuries. One child was treated by rescuers at the scene and released to a parent, according to multiple sources. Another child and a woman were taken to the hospital, with the woman reported to be in stable condition, as reported by News 2.
The driver then fled on foot and armed with a knife, according to multiple sources. The perpetrator is still at large, and authorities are actively searching for him.
Emergency services were called to the Presbyterian Church of Sunrise on Sullivan’s Island. At 2:00 PM local time, residents in the area were sent a shelter-in-place alert, and students at Sullivan’s Island Elementary were released early for the day, according to ABC4.
The Isle of Palms Police Department issued a bulletin following the incident. They wrote: «Active search is ongoing in the Breach Inlet area on Sullivan’s Island. White male, last seen in a red shirt and shorts. Suspect may be armed and dangerous. Call 911 if seen».
Around 3:00 PM local time, the Isle of Palms Police announced in a separate post that their officers «will be conducting grid searches of the area, checking for the suspect».
The identity of the suspect — who police have described as «armed and dangerous» — is still unknown.
The story is still developing…
On May 1, two children and one adult were hit after another driver crashed into them with his car. Three of the victims sustained injuries. One child was treated by rescuers at the scene and released to a parent, according to multiple sources. Another child and a woman were taken to the hospital, with the woman reported to be in stable condition, as reported by News 2.
The driver then fled on foot and armed with a knife, according to multiple sources. The perpetrator is still at large, and authorities are actively searching for him.
Emergency services were called to the Presbyterian Church of Sunrise on Sullivan’s Island. At 2:00 PM local time, residents in the area were sent a shelter-in-place alert, and students at Sullivan’s Island Elementary were released early for the day, according to ABC4.
The Isle of Palms Police Department issued a bulletin following the incident. They wrote: «Active search is ongoing in the Breach Inlet area on Sullivan’s Island. White male, last seen in a red shirt and shorts. Suspect may be armed and dangerous. Call 911 if seen».
Around 3:00 PM local time, the Isle of Palms Police announced in a separate post that their officers «will be conducting grid searches of the area, checking for the suspect».
The identity of the suspect — who police have described as «armed and dangerous» — is still unknown.
The story is still developing…
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