Phantom Hitchhiker
On US 76, it is said that an old, ghostly hitchhiker appears at the entrance of the bridge-usually on rainy or foggy nights. The lady, who appears to be in distress, is usually offered help by most. The apparition, who is said to be extremely lifelike, gets into the back seat and tells the driver she is en route to Columbia to visit her mother. Giving them an address on Pickens Street, she continues to converse with the driver before becoming silent. By that time, the car is across the river, the woman has disappeared. It is said that in the 1940s, a woman was killed in the spot that is now the beginning of the bridge, while trying to get to Columbia to see her mother.
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Ann says: |
October 26, 2005, 12:56 pm |
This is another one of those things that I have heard about almost every major city in every major state. At this rate almost everyone should have picked up a phantom hitchhiker at least once in their life. You may as well say that she also had a hook for an arm.
mon says: |
November 9, 2005, 7:19 pm |
I just saw this story commented on TV These apparitions have beeen investigated and have been caught on film.
Andy says: |
December 8, 2005, 6:38 pm |
My mom had this ghost thing happen to her friend. (Friend of a friend story, how convenient). But yeah, it’s happened in almost any major city in the country. I agree: everyone should get a chance to give a ride to a ghost hitch hiker. Of course, one would think there would be a public transit story about ghosts….
Shannon says: |
January 11, 2006, 1:50 am |
There is a public transport story… waiting at a bus stop, opposite a cemetary, a young woman boards a bus and, unsurprisingly, does not pay the fare. the bus driver approaches the stragely dressed girl for the money, only to see her disappear before his eyes!
…spooky…
Joseph says: |
January 20, 2006, 10:37 pm |
Well, I cross this road on a daily bases. The first time, I heard this story was on the local news about a year ago. I’ve seen many people walk that road during the summer moths, but there was this one time; when there was a lady walking down the road I felt compiled to stop but she was headed the wrong way BECAUSE I was coming from 5pts.
Rick says: |
April 29, 2006, 9:30 pm |
I have crossed this bridge many times and I have not seen any woman walking this bridge.. This story is fake.. As a matter of a fact they have the same story in North Carolina, and many other states or one very similar.. Don’t believe this one..
candee says: |
June 3, 2006, 9:55 pm |
This is a true story. She was on her way home from a dance that she had been to. The car she was in wrecked and she died. The boyfriend lived. This has been documented several times and also on unsolved mysteries. She also gets out at the cementary instead of home. She can be seen and you may give her a ride but it has to be a foggy rainy night. Just like the night she was killed.
Lexi says: |
June 26, 2006, 12:57 pm |
My grandmother once picked up a lady and I was beside her in the back seat sh was lie like and when she dissipeard i was so scared.
kody green says: |
July 18, 2006, 12:13 pm |
holy **** this aint real it’s an old ghost story my great great great granpa told me
Susi Ghoul says: |
September 28, 2006, 9:56 am |
i ain’t ‘fraid of no ghost!!
Shebah says: |
October 7, 2006, 1:34 am |
Every bridge has a story of a women getting killed and needs a ride to the same place she was going every time it rains or the moon is full.
Amanda says: |
October 13, 2006, 1:53 pm |
There is a similar story that comes from Crawfordville,Ga. about a woman that waits at an intersection where she was hit by a car many years ago. She will ask you for a ride, and a few miles down the road she will disapear. I’m not sure if it is true or not,but the first time I heard the whole story it was really creepy.
carly beth says: |
October 14, 2006, 8:02 pm |
Okay, this is a really “used” ghost story… i mean
lyke everyone has heard something lyke this before.
I personally have had scarier things happen too me
in my life. Lyke once, i was in this place in Paris
Kentucky called the T.b hospital,,, it is reallyyyyyy
freekkkyyyy!!!!!!!!!! And i was there w/ muh uncle
and he let me in b/c i hit a softball in there from
a previous game! yea me! lol but i went in alone unfortunayely and i was on the 3rd floor…. and
i was walking out and i saw a little girl hiding under the set of stairs!!! i wasssss flippin out!
she was starin at me and i didnt know wat too think.
i just ran and never came back…. my father also
seen later a man lurking around the top floor and staring at him an my mom. it was even freekier!
soooo everytime i drive close too it i jus always try
not to go to close! beware!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a true story. by, me! an i dont even wanna hear any 1
say no different b/c no 1 no’s wat the heck they talking bout. thanx.
d block says: |
October 16, 2006, 5:25 pm |
Which bridge is this? There are three bridges, Garvis Street, Blossom Street, and Hwy 12? Can someone please let me know before the 31st.
d block says: |
October 16, 2006, 5:30 pm |
Never mind, i used mappoint.com. There is no one walking on that brige anytime because it’s I-126. The way people drive around here, if anyone does walk the interstate they will be a ghost. Oh, I’ve never seen any ghost just broken down cars.
mark says: |
October 20, 2006, 4:20 pm |
JAJAJA UR RIGHT “RICK”
I WENT OVER TO NORTH CAROLINA AND READ IT TO
ITS CALLED “JAMESTOWN BIRDGE”
ITS THE SAME
PPL GO READ IT
copdoc says: |
October 25, 2006, 10:31 am |
Many studies have supported the benefits of healthful exercise…let them walk
hunter mims says: |
November 9, 2006, 7:37 pm |
that is my grandmothers first cousin she really died on that bridge going to get married.
JAMES says: |
November 11, 2006, 2:39 pm |
THIS BRIDGE IS THE ONE ON SUMTER HIGHWAY GOING ACROSS THE WATEREE RIVER.I WAS COMING TO COLUMBIA FROM GEORGETOWN AND SAW THIS WHITE GIRL THAT LOOKED SILVERY/GRAY ON THE SUMTER SIDE OF BRIDGE. I DIDN`T SEE HER IN TIME TO STOP. WHEN I CROSSED THE BRIDGE I TURNED AROUND AND WENT BACK BUT DID NOT SEE ANYONE.I HAVE HEARD DIFFERENT SIDES TO THIS FROM DIFFERENT PEOPLE.MAYBE A GROUP OF PEOPLE SHOULD HANG OUT AT THIS BRIDGE AND WAIT.EVEN IN BAD WEATHER.IF YOU HAVE A VIDEO CAMERA TAKE IT WITH PLENTY OF GOOD BATTERIERS AND TAPE OR DISCS. I`M GAME TO WAIT WITH YOU. CALL ME (803)7995732, JAMES
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Dan says:
October 21, 2005, 9:17 pm
I’ve actually seen this once. and i looked through another cars window and saw it disapear o_O