Help sought in Recent Hit and Run Accident in OC

Crimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. in partnership with the South Carolina Highway Patrol seeks the public’s help in regards to a recent hit and run accident that injured a West-Oak High School student. The accident occurred around 7:17pm on Friday, Oct. 6, on Stadium Drive at the campus of West-Oak High School, which is located on Highway 24. According to information obtained so far during the investigation, a student was directing traffic before the kickoff of the Seneca versus West-Oak High School football game. According to the Trooper’s report, the driver of a vehicle made an unknown improper action and struck the student. The driver then proceeded to leave the scene without rendering aid. The student was transported to Oconee Memorial Hospital to receive treatment for injuries sustained, which were not life threatening. “Crimestoppers is an important tool for law enforcement,” says Jimmy Watt, Public Information Officer from the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and the Coordinator of Crimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. “Crimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. is here to assist any law enforcement agency in Oconee County in their investigations in regards to gathering tips and information confidentially and anonymously that could help solve these cases and lead to arrests. We ask the public to contact Crimestoppers if they have any information on this hit and run accident so The Highway Patrol can solve this case and hold those who may be involved accountable for their actions.” If you have any information on this hit and run accident that occurred during the evening hours of Oct. 6, 2017, before the West-Oak football game with Seneca, you are asked to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. You can also go to the website of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office at www.oconeelaw.com and click on the Crimestoppers link under the Quick Links section and fill out your information online. You can also submit your tip online by going to p3tips.com or by downloading the free P3 tips mobile app which is available in the iOS and Android platforms and can be downloaded through either the App Store or Google Play Store.