Date of Incident: February 26, 2025
South Carolina Reporting Authority: Horry County Coroner’s Office
Type of Accident: Motorcycle Collision
Location of Accident: Intersection of Highway 544 and 814
Injuries: One Fatality and One Injured
Description of Accident: An 18-year-old motorcyclist lost his life after attempting to evade a traffic stop in South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a trooper attempted to pull over the motorcycle, but the rider refused to stop and continued through the intersection of Highway 544 and 814. During the pursuit, the motorcyclist collided with one vehicle before striking another. Emergency responders arrived on the scene, and one person was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The motorcyclist sustained severe injuries and did not survive.
Local Media Coverage: 18-year-old motorcyclist dies during police pursuit
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