ANDERSON, SC (June 22, 2026) — A 22-year-old man died Thursday, three days after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to repair a disabled vehicle along Pearman Dairy Road in Anderson, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP).
Authorities said the incident occurred at approximately 10:59 p.m. Monday near Whitehall Road. Investigators determined that Adrian McCants and another man were attempting to fix a flat tire on their disabled vehicle when they were struck by a Kia sedan.
McCants was transported to AnMed Medical Center for treatment. He later succumbed to his injuries on Thursday.
The second victim died at the scene, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.
