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Second pedestrian this week dies in Orangeburg

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ORANGEBURG, SC (WIS) - A man was struck and killed by a pickup truck early Thursday morning in Orangeburg County according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

The Orangeburg County Coroner's office says 63-year old Harry Lawton died after being struck on Hwy 301. 

The incident happened shortly after midnight Thursday morning just north of Orangeburg. A spokesperson with the patrol said Lawton was crossing 301 when he was hit by a Ford Ranger.

Lawton was taken to the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators said Lawton was wearing khaki pants and a dark shirt.

The driver of the Ranger was not injured. There is no word on if any charges will be filed.

This is the second pedestrian fatality in Orangeburg this week. On Monday, a woman was killed when she walked into the path of an 18-wheeler.

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