Pedestrian Dead Following I-85 Collision Near Greenville

Updated: February 1, 2012 at 6:06 p.m.

Officials have identified the victim in Wednesday's fatal crash on Interstate 85.

Deputy coroner Barry Wright says the pedestrian involved is 48-year-old David Lee Evans of Laurens.

Investigators say Wright's car was found broken down in the center lane of I-385 near Roper Mountain Road.

He was hit while walking south on I-85 near the Roper Mountain Road overpass.

Updated: February 1, 2012 at 1:37 p.m.

Traffic is moving again after a fatal collision with a pedestrian on I-85 Wednesday morning, but investigators are still on the scene reconstructing the crash.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol released the name of the driver of the SUV involved.  They say 52-year-old Fletcher Thao was wearing a seatbelt and had no injuries.

The victim has been identified by authorities, and they're working to notify the family.  As soon as the name is released, we will keep you updated.

If you have any information on this crash, call 864-241-1000.

Updated: February 1, 2012 at 10:47 a.m.

Southbound Interstate 85 traffic continues to move slowly Wednesday morning following a deadly accident in Greenville County. 

The Greenville County Deputy Coroner says a man was hit while walking on the interstate around the 51 mile marker. That’s close to the interchange with I-385 and Woodruff Road. 

The driver of a 2003 Toyota 4Runner wasn’t injured when he struck the man. We're told two vehicles were involved by the Highway Patrol, but they haven't released any specifics. 

The coroner’s office has been unable to identify the victim, but say he was a man in his mid 40s who was wearing dark clothing. 

Investigators will try to identify the man through fingerprints. 

At 10:45 a.m. there was still one lane closed to traffic on southbound I-85 at the scene. Traffic was backed up for at least five miles to the entrance of GSP International Airport. 

Posted: February 1, 2012 at 7 a.m.

A fatal accident stopped traffic on Interstate 85 in Greenville County Tuesday morning.  The crash is located near the 51 mile marker near Woodruff Road. It happened about 6:30 a.m.  Investigators tell 7 On Your Side that this accident involves a vehicle and a pedestrian. 

SCDOT cameras show traffic that is backed up for several miles.  Troopers ask that drivers find an alternate route.