Marvin Butler Death, Obituary –Â A tragic incident claimed the life of a local teenager early Sunday morning when a pickup truck struck 15-year-old Marvin Butler on Brittan Road, according to officials. The accident reportedly occurred around 6 a.m. on Brittan Road near Excitement Lane, situated between Highway 521 and Plowden Mill Road. Butler, who was identified by Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker, was walking along the road when a pickup truck traveling westbound collided with him.
Troopers pronounced Butler dead at the scene. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The driver of the pickup truck involved was not injured in the incident, according to authorities. An autopsy is scheduled for the upcoming week to determine the specific cause of Butler’s death, which may provide additional details relevant to the ongoing investigation.
Officials have not released further information regarding the incident, as they continue to gather details. This fatal collision serves as a somber reminder of the safety challenges pedestrians and drivers face, particularly on rural roads without dedicated sidewalks or lighting. Further updates on the investigation will be provided by the South Carolina Highway Patrol as they become available.
