Rock Hill Man Sentenced for Fatal Hit and Run
Marshall Leon Hart receives a five-year prison sentence following a fatal 2025 collision on Crawford Road.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Accidents
A 43-year-old Rock Hill man has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to a fatal hit and run. Marshall Leon Hart admitted to leaving the scene of a crash on Crawford Road that resulted in the death of 41-year-old Leroy Canty.
Why it matters
The sentencing concludes the legal proceedings stemming from a fatal crash that occurred in Rock Hill. Hart entered into a negotiated plea agreement regarding his duties as a driver involved in a deadly accident.
Marshall Leon Hart received a five-year prison sentence following his guilty plea to hit and run and driver duties involving death. The case was processed through York County courts after the collision resulted in the immediate death of 41-year-old Leroy Canty.
The players
Marshall Leon Hart
The 43-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to hit and run and failure to perform the duties of a driver involved in a fatal accident.
Bill McKinnon
The judge who presided over the case and issued the five-year prison sentence to the defendant in York County.
Leroy Canty
The 41-year-old victim who died at the scene of the collision on Crawford Road.
The details
Marshall Leon Hart entered a negotiated plea agreement with prosecutors after fleeing the site of the collision on Crawford Road. The legal resolution holds Hart accountable for the death of Leroy Canty, who passed away at the scene.
Timeline
The collision occurred on Crawford Road in August 2025.
Marshall Leon Hart entered his guilty plea on October 23, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows standard judicial patterns applied under South Carolina hit-and-run resulting in death statutes, which categorize leaving the scene of a fatality as a severe felony. Such cases are typically prosecuted in the jurisdiction where the accident occurred, reflecting state-wide efforts to enforce driver accountability.
The conclusion of this case provides closure for the community following the fatal 2025 incident. Residents are reminded of the strict legal obligations for drivers to stop and remain at the scene of any vehicle collision.
The takeaway
This case highlights the serious legal consequences for drivers who fail to fulfill their duties following a motor vehicle accident. Drivers are reminded that remaining at the scene is a fundamental requirement regardless of the circumstances of the crash.
Further reading
Find more details on local safety issues in the Rock Hill Accidents section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Herald.
