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A 20-year-old was killed in a hit-and-run in the Little River area Tuesday morning. One person has been arrested in the incident. The name of the person who was arrested is not yet available. The crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 57, authorities said. It occurred in the parking lot of Tiger Mart. Crews were dispatched to the scene at roughly 7:18 a.m

The Horry County Coroner’s Office said 20-year-old Rudy Lopez of North Myrtle Beach died in the incident. His death has been ruled a homicide.

At The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of  Rudy Lopez who suffered this tragic loss of life. We share our condolences for this devastating car accident.

Should you or someone you know find yourself injured as a victim of someone else’s negligence in an accident, our firm offers free consultations to help guide you through the process so you can focus on your mental and physical recovery. Contact us at 1-800-351-3008.

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