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Winnsboro man dies in hit and run

FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A Winnsboro man died when he was struck by a vehicle in the 9400 block of Monticello Road Wednesday morning.

Roderick D’Wayne Anderson, 24, was struck at approximately 4 a.m., Wednesday, by a vehicle while he was walking along the roadway. Anderson died at the scene. The cause of death was due to blunt trauma of the head and torso, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts.

The Richland County Coroner’s Office and the SC Highway Patrol are investigating the incident.

The vehicle that struck Anderson left the scene.  Anyone with information regarding this incident, is asked to notify the S.C. Highway Patrol or call Crimestoppers at 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372).