South Carolina deputies suspected a man was killed in a hit-and-run. An oil trail led them down a darker path.

Updated on: August 22, 2026 / 11:04 PM EDT / CBS News

South Carolina deputies suspected a man was killed in a hit-and-run. An oil trail led them down a darker path.

TL;DR

  • Deputies in South Carolina were investigating a suspected hit-and-run.
  • An oil trail was discovered at the scene.
  • The oil trail led to the discovery of a more serious crime.