09/09/2026
The Cayce Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the Aug. 23, 2026, hit-and-run collision that resulted in the death of Cayce resident Janyne Renee Mbeng.
In the early morning hours of Aug. 23, officers traveling on Frink Street found Mrs. Mbeng lying in the roadway after she had been struck by a vehicle. Officers immediately provided lifesaving aid before transporting Mrs. Mbeng to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Following the collision, Cayce Police detectives worked alongside patrol officers, the South Carolina Highway Patrol Multi-Agency Investigation Team and the Lexington County Coroner’s Office to collect evidence, interview witnesses, and establish a timeline of events.
Investigators reviewed hours of surveillance and traffic-camera footage and identified a green 1998 Toyota T100 pickup truck as a vehicle of interest. The driver, identified as Govani Gregorio Pineda, was located for questioning.
On Sept. 9, Pineda turned himself in at the Cayce Police Department and was transported to the Lexington County Detention Center, where he was booked on a charge of hit-and-run resulting in death.
The investigation remains active, and detectives continue to pursue additional leads and investigate other individuals and vehicles of interest. No further details are available at this time.
The Cayce Police Department extends its deepest condolences to Mrs. Mbeng’s children, family and loved ones. The department remains committed to seeking justice for Mrs. Mbeng while protecting the safety of the Cayce community.
