Carlos Dunlap Sr. died on Saturday night after being hit by a car on Ashley Phosphate Road.
The driver involved in the incident was located on scene. No charges have been filed yet, according to police.
Dunlap is the father of Carlos Dunlap Jr., a football defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks from North Charleston.
Friends, and associates have not ceased to send their condolences to the bereaved family.
“We lost a great Patriot supporter today – Carlos Dunlap Sr. has passed away – I want his family to know how much I and all our football family will miss him. We send our support and prayers,” said Fort Dorchester Athletics Director and Head Football Coach Steve LaPrad in a statement.
Dunlap owned a bail bonding company in North Charleston. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Diana Ross-Jackson, and three children.
Both he and Dr. Ross-Jackson were veterans, with Carlos Dunlap II previously honoring his parents for the NFL’s Salute to Service.