South Carolina Beachgoer Struck and Killed by Police Vehicle: Officer’s Name Released
In a tragic turn of events last week, a beachgoer was killed by a Police Department vehicle on a South Carolina beach. The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) has now released the name of the officer driving the truck that struck and killed the victim. The officer has been identified as Lance Corporal Julian Brown of the Horry County Police Department (HCPD).
The Tragic Incident
SCHP reported that LCpl. Julian Brown was behind the wheel when a horrific accident took place on the sandy shores of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, leading to the death of 66-year-old Sandra Schultz-Peters.
According to reports, the police truck, driven by LCpl. Brown, entered the beach from Nash Street, moving north around 1 p.m on Thursday. Within moments of entry, the vehicle tragically struck Schultz-Peters. Emergency services were immediately alerted, and the injured Schultz-Peters was speedily transported to the hospital; however, she later succumbed to her injuries.
The Aftermath and Investigations
In the wake of this terrible incident, LCpl. Julian Brown has been placed on administrative leave, pending the completion of investigations. This routine procedure is part of the stringent protocols law enforcement agencies adhere to in such scenarios. The decision is a cautionary one and does not presuppose guilt.
The SCHP, the authority conducting the primary investigation, is meticulously looking into every detail to get a clear picture of this tragedy. The department is additionally supported by an internal investigation launched by the HCPD to ensure absolute transparency and accountability throughout this tragic event.
Awaiting Answers
As authorities continue their efforts to identify both the cause and circumstances surrounding this tragic incident, a community eagerly awaits answers. The results of these investigations may provide the much-needed clarity for all involved while ensuring justice is duly served.
The untimely passing of Sandra Schultz-Peters under such circumstances has sent waves of shock and sorrow across the local South Carolina community. Friends and family of Schultz-Peters, along with nearby residents, express their grief and seek closure in the aftermath of this tragic incident.
The community eagerly awaits the outcome of the investigation, hopeful that justice will be served and measures be taken to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.
Author: STAFF HERE MYRTLE BEACH
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