22-05-2025
Man charged in deadly Myrtle Beach hit-and-run involving pedestrian
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A 61-year-old man was arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run involving a pedestrian that happened on Monday in Myrtle Beach.
John Stokes was charged with traffic/hit-and-run, duties of driver involved in accident with death after he admitted to hitting an 'object' in the road, not stopping, and continuing to his destination, an arrest warrant said.
Stokes was contacted after his vehicle was identified and he voluntarily agreed to an interview.
The incident happened at about 5:30 a.m. at the intersection of 10th Ave. South and Kings Highway. During the investigation, the road was closed from 9th Avenue S. to 13th Avenue S., police said in a Facebook post.
Count on News13 for updates.
* * *
Jordan White is a Digital Producer at News13. She joined the News13 team in August 2024. Jordan, a Myrtle Beach native, graduated from St. James High School in Murrells Inlet and is a graduate of Coker University. Follow Jordan on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of her work here.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
