Ryan Bielawa, 19, killed in pedestrian crash on South Carolina 544 in Conway, South Carolina
Update: Pedestrian fatally struck near Coastal Carolina University identified as student
Ryan Bielawa, 19, was struck as he tried to cross S.C. 544, Willard said. He was a Coastal Carolina University student from Averill Park, N.Y., Willard said.
CCU makes new committee to fix safety issues after student is killed on Highway 544
Coastal officials said they’ve done a lot over the past 5 years to make the school a more pedestrian friendly place. They’ve added crosswalks with timers to several locations including 544 and Founders drive, close to where Bielawa was killed.
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