Maine man intentionally walks into road and is struck, South Carolina hit-and-run probed

Authorities in Palermo, Maine, say a man suffered life-threatening injuries Tuesday morning after he pulled over on Route 3, exited his vehicle and intentionally walked into the roadway, where he was struck by another vehicle. The driver who hit him was not injured, and the crash remains under investigation; police have not explained why the man entered the road. Separately, South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating an apparent hit-and-run after a pedestrian was struck near Battery Creek High School in Beaufort County on Wednesday morning. Officials have not released details about the pedestrian’s condition or whether they were transported for treatment.