The tragic incident that unfolded in downtown Charleston over the weekend has left the community reeling in shock and mourning the loss of two young lives. Lizzy Zito and Arianna Gamber, both just 20 years old and hailing from Simpsonville, tragically lost their lives in a devastating hit-and-run accident on Morrison Drive.
The Charleston County Coroner's Office, in a somber announcement on Monday, confirmed the identities of the victims, shedding light on the personal toll of the tragedy. Bobbi Jo O'Neal, the Charleston County coroner, revealed that both Lizzy Zito and Arianna Gamber succumbed to injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle.
The details of the incident, as pieced together by the Charleston Police Department (CPD), paint a grim picture of the events leading up to the collision. The auto-pedestrian collision occurred on Morrison Drive, a bustling thoroughfare, between Harris and Cooper Street, amplifying the shock and horror of the accident.
The timeline of events underscores the swift response of authorities and the efforts to manage the aftermath of the tragedy. With the CPD notified about the collision at 8:32 a.m. on Sunday, emergency responders rushed to the scene, grappling with the severity of the situation.
The closure of Morrison Drive between Harris and Cooper Street in all directions symbolized the disruption caused by the incident, as the community grappled with the loss of two bright young souls.
Despite the swift actions taken by authorities, the emotional toll of the tragedy reverberates throughout the city. As investigations into the hit-and-run continue, the community is left to reckon with the profound loss and the unanswered questions surrounding the circumstances of the accident.
The reopening of southbound lanes on Morrison Drive, announced by Charleston police at 12:57 p.m. on Sunday, serves as a reminder of the resilience of the community in the face of adversity, but the void left by Lizzy Zito and Arianna Gamber's untimely deaths is deeply felt.
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