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Summerville, SC (September 2, 2026) – A pedestrian died on Monday morning after being struck by a Toyota Camry on N Main St near Azalea Square Blvd. The collision happened shortly after 5:15 a.m. while the pedestrian was pushing a shopping cart through a crosswalk.
A witness told the police the Camry traveled in the rightmost lane before hitting the pedestrian. The driver then left without stopping, according to a criminal arrest affidavit.
The pedestrian was found unconscious but breathing in a grassy area near the sidewalk. The person was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as Harold Jean Mosley, 66, of Summerville. Surveillance footage from a nearby business reportedly supported the witness’s account.
About two hours later, police located a damaged car matching the witness’s description at an apartment complex roughly seven minutes away. Fabric hanging from the vehicle reportedly matched material found where the pedestrian was struck.
Detectives identified the driver as Anderson Jose Rivas-Tenia, 27. He turned himself in Monday evening and faces charges of hit-and-run resulting in death, failure to render aid, and driving without a South Carolina license.
Rivas-Tenia remained in Berkeley County jail without bail on the hit-and-run charge as of September 1. The case is still being examined as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fatal hit-and-run.
Our heartfelt condolences go to Harold Jean Mosley’s family and loved ones.
How Do Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crashes Happen?
Hit-and-run pedestrian crashes can leave serious injuries or fatalities because a person on foot has little physical protection. Crosswalks are designed to provide pedestrians with a designated path across traffic, but drivers must remain alert and watch for people crossing.
Visibility can affect a driver’s ability to recognize a pedestrian, particularly during early morning or nighttime hours. Speed, distraction, failure to yield, and poor awareness can also increase the risk of a person being struck.
After a pedestrian is hit, physical evidence may include vehicle parts, paint, fabric, tire marks, or other materials. Nearby security cameras and witness accounts can also help establish what occurred. Drivers involved in a pedestrian collision should stop, check for injuries, and remain at the site rather than leaving.
