Pedestrian seriously injured in Thursday night crash on Highway 162

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A pedestrian was seriously injured late Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle.

Deputies with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office closed a portion of Highway 162 near Scott White Road around 9:15 p.m. following a vehicle-pedestrian crash.

The victim was taken to the Medical University of South Carolina with serious injuries, according to the sheriff’s office.

Officials said the vehicle remained at the scene.