A Rock Hill woman was killed Friday morning after being struck by a passing vehicle on Interstate 77 in York County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the York County Coroner’s Office.
The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. on I-77 northbound. Troopers said a 2014 Jeep Wrangler, which was towing a utility trailer, became disabled and came to a stop in the middle of the road. The driver exited the vehicle and was struck by an oncoming 2018 Jeep Renegade.
The York County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Katherine Y. Mendoza Amador, 36, of Rock Hill. She died at the scene.
Toxicology and autopsy results are pending. No charges have been announced, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
