John Thao Obituary, Death: Pedestrian identified in deadly crash on Spartanburg highway.
John Thao Obituary, Death – The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office has identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle in Spartanburg County. South Carolina Highway Patrol reported the tragic incident occurred on Tuesday at 6:58 p.m. on S.C. Highway 9, near the intersection with Milliken Road.
According to the Highway Patrol, a man was attempting to cross the highway when he was hit by a 2003 Toyota Camry. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and transported the victim to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
On Thursday, the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office revealed the identity of the deceased as 33-year-old John Thao. It was reported that Thao did not have a permanent address at the time of the incident. The investigation into the crash is being handled by the South Carolina Highway Patrol, who continues to gather information about the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
The incident has led to ongoing inquiries into the factors that contributed to the crash, but details on whether any specific factors like speed, lighting, or the pedestrian’s actions at the time have been disclosed yet. The case remains under investigation by the authorities, with no further updates as of the most recent statements.
