Coroner identifies man killed on Augusta Highway Thursday night

Gilbert, SC (Paul Kirby) – Chief Deputy Coroner Candace Berry released a statement Friday saying that Coroner Margaret Fisher had identified the man who was killed Thursday night when he was struck by a pickup while walking along Augusta Highway near Gilbert. Fisher said Kevin C. Jones, 46, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries.

The driver of the vehicle Chevrolet pickup who struck Jones was not injured. He did stop at the scene to render aid. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating this accident.