Lexington County, S.C.: Maryland man identified as victim killed in highway collision

Details of the Incident

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified Marvin Orlando Felipe Perez, a 34-year-old resident of Halethorpe, Maryland, as the individual who tragically lost his life on Wednesday morning in West Columbia. The incident took place in the 4000 block of Edmund Highway, where Felipe Perez was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on the same highway. The collision occurred around 6:40 a.m., resulting in fatal injuries for Felipe Perez, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident remained on site and was reported to be uninjured.

Investigation Status

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office, in conjunction with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision that led to the tragic demise of Marvin Orlando Felipe Perez. As the investigation unfolds, further details may come to light regarding the sequence of events that culminated in this fatal accident. Both agencies are working diligently to ascertain all relevant facts and factors that may have contributed to the incident.