Nurse, 66, is killed on the sand in Myrtle Beach by police truck on patrol: ‘Oh my God, the scream’

A beloved Myrtle Beach nurse was killed by a police truck that struck her as she relaxed on the sand in what appears to have been a horrific accident.

Sandra Schultz-Peters, 66, was fatally struck by the vehicle on Nash Beach in South Carolina on Thursday afternoon, police confirmed.

The beach was packed at the time, and shocked witnesses recall hearing a scream at the point of impact before several people rushed to help.

Audience member Amanda Bilodeau described what happened. “I didn’t hear or see anything until I heard her scream and it was the most powerful scream, something you can’t do, like nothing from the movies or anything,” she said WMBF news.

‘It was like pure fear or pain, or both. Immediately I and probably everyone on the beach turned around and started running.”

Photos posted online show dozens of people crowding the sand around the Horry County Police vehicle during the aftermath.

Another witness, Dennis Miller, said he was among those who tried to free Schultz-Peters from under the truck.

‘She was stuck under the vehicle, so we came to her with a group of men. We did our best to lift the car off her,” he told WMBF.

Schultz-Peters was rushed to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, where she later died, authorities confirmed.

South Carolina Highway Patrol said it is investigating the incident, while Horry County police said the officer driving the vehicle has been placed on administrative leave.

Schultz-Peters’ brother, David Schultz, said she was known at the beach because she walked long distances there every day with her dogs, sometimes up to 10 miles.

Nash Beach was packed at the time, and shocked witnesses recall hearing a scream at the scene of the collision before several people rushed to help

“What happened on the beach yesterday was a tragedy and we know our community is hurting,” the department said in a statement Friday.

“Our hearts are with all those affected by this loss. We also know our community has questions. We also.

‘We have a responsibility to ensure that investigations – both external and internal – take place without delay or interference.

“The Horry County Police Department is providing all access and information necessary for the South Carolina Highway Patrol to complete their investigation.

“The official involved is currently on administrative leave.

“We stand ready to provide as much support as possible to our community and the family experiencing this tragic loss.”

“Sandy was probably the best person I ever had in my life,” said her brother David Schultz

Horry County police said the officer driving the vehicle has been placed on administrative leave

Schultz-Peters’ brother, David Schultz, said she was known at the beach because she walked long distances there every day with her dogs, sometimes up to 10 miles.

“That morning she passed away, I was with her three times,” he told WNBF.

‘She is sorely missed. God put her on this earth for a reason I believe, and someone took it away and I’ll deal with that later.

“Sandy was probably the best person I ever had in my life.”

“It hurts me, it really hurts, really bad,” he added. “I’m just trying to keep it all together, but I’m the one losing the most.”