Identity of pedestrian released in deadly collision

Morris was walking on U.S. 321 near the I-20 overpass about four miles north of Columbia when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle about 5 a.m., said Richland County Coroner Gary Watts.

The driver stopped and did not leave the scene, Watts said. “It was not a hit and run.”

S.C. Highway Patrol trooper Billy Elder said his agency is investigating.

Lonzonne Chappell, 32, of Winnsboro, was the driver of the 1998 Dodge SUV that struck Morris, said Elder. Chappell was wearing a seat belt and was not injured in the incident, Elder said.