“My heart is shattered,” Stokes shared on Instagram, memorializing Alexander “AJ” Jennings.
A car hit the pedestrian then fled the area.
The victim was transported to the hospital where he died.
Chase Stokes (left) and Alexander ‘AJ’ Jennings.Stefania D’Alessandro/Getty; alexjennings05/Instagram
The Charleston County Coroner identified the victim as Jennings in astatement to PEOPLE.
“AJ was a beautiful, kind soul, and a bright light every day on set.
He moved to Charleston from New York to work as our John B photo double/stand-in this season.”
Stokes, who plays John B. on the hit Netflix series, posted an Instagram Story tribute to Jennings.
“My heart is shattered.
Your life was just starting.
Always always making others hearts warm and being so damn selfless.”
Fly high, angel ."
The series wasrenewedfor a third season this past December.
