Driver Faces DUI Charges After Fatal Motorcycle Accident in South Carolina

In November of 2025, Fox Carolina reported that a DUI crash in Greenville County had led to the death of a motorcyclist. The man responsible is now facing criminal charges, and this incident highlights just how dangerous drunk drivers can be. The crash also demonstrates how vulnerable motorcyclists are to negligent drivers. If you lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, consider speaking with a motorcycle accident lawyer in South Carolina.

Drunk Driver Also Possessed Cocaine at Time of Arrest

Police say that the pickup truck driver who allegedly caused this fatal crash also possessed cocaine at the time of his arrest. The victim, a 46-year-old man, was driving down I-385 when he was struck by the defendant. It is not clear how the accident occurred, although an image from the scene showed significant damage to the front of the truck.

This could indicate that the accident occurred at a relatively high speed. In addition, a female passenger reportedly suffered severe injuries in the collision. However, the report did not indicate whether the passenger was inside the truck or riding on the back of the motorcycle. One would assume the latter, as a passenger would be relatively safe from the impact while inside a pickup truck.

Aside from cocaine possession, the defendant faces a slew of additional charges. These include felony DUI resulting in death and felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury. WYFF4 reported that he remained in custody after the accident.

What Can I Do if a Drunk Driver Killed My Loved One?

If a drunk driver killed your loved one in a motorcycle accident (or any other type of crash), you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. You can file this type of lawsuit against the person who caused the crash, and their negligence should allow you to pursue compensation for your family’s tragedy.

If the person who caused the crash faces DUI charges, it may be relatively easy to establish negligence and recover compensation. That being said, a lawsuit might be just as successful if the defendant escapes conviction for whatever reason. The burden of proof in civil courts is lower than that of criminal courts. An experienced personal injury attorney can help establish that the drunk driver caused the fatal accident, even if a criminal court failed to convict them.

Can a South Carolina Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Help After a Fatal Crash?

If your loved one died in a motorcycle accident, criminal charges against the person responsible may bring a sense of closure. However, criminal charges cannot provide you with enough to cover medical bills, funeral costs, or lost future income. On the other hand, a wrongful death lawsuit can. If you’d like to explore this possibility in more detail, contact an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer in South Carolina. Reach out to Mickelsen & Dalton, LLC today to get started.

Sources: 

wyff4.com/article/greenville-deadly-motorcycle-crash-dui-charge/69457276

foxcarolina.com/video/2025/11/17/man-charged-with-felony-dui-after-deadly-motorcycle-crash-greenville-county/