The Bluffton community is mourning the tragic loss of Scott McKeever, 48, whose life was cut short in a devastating roadway incident Monday evening.
According to authorities, McKeever passed away after being struck by a tractor-trailer along U.S. Highway 17 in Beaufort County. The collision occurred just after 8:10 p.m., shortly after the truck passed River Road. The Beaufort County Coroner’s Office confirmed McKeever suffered blunt force injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene, despite the rapid response of emergency personnel.
Investigators with the South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that a 1999 Peterbilt tractor-trailer was traveling northbound when it encountered McKeever, who was standing in the roadway at the time of the crash. The impact proved fatal. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured and remained at the scene. Authorities say the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash remains ongoing.
Scott McKeever’s passing has left family, friends, and loved ones grappling with sudden and profound grief. Remembered as a member of the Bluffton community, his loss is being felt far beyond the scene of the tragedy. As questions remain, those who knew him reflect on his life and the memories he leaves behind.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a solemn reminder of the dangers present on roadways and the fragility of life. The community continues to keep McKeever’s family and friends in their thoughts during this difficult time, honoring his life and mourning a loss that came far too soon.
