Pedestrian Killed in Clemson Wednesday Night

Clemson University Police and the Pickens County Coroner’s Office responded to Perimeter Road and Hwy 93 Wednesday night.

Pickens County Deputy Coroner Andrew Wilson said a pedestrian who was hit and killed was 68 year-old Clemson resident Robert Barrett.

Michael Lee Lyon of Spartanburg, who is also a Clemson University student, was charged with DUI in connection with the accident. Lyon was released from the Clemson City Jail on a personal recognizance bond, according to reports.

More charges could be filed once police complete their investigation.