Multiple Fatal Motorcycle Crashes Reported in South Carolina

Fatal motorcycle accidents in South Carolina are relatively common. Riders have little protection from the elements, and even a slight mistake can have deadly consequences. If you have lost a loved one due to a motorcycle accident, this is something you understand only too well. What are your options after an incident like this? Could a wrongful death lawyer help you pursue compensation and closure?

Three Motorcyclists Lose Their Lives Within the Space of a Few Days 

Within about a week, at least three motorcyclists lost their lives in South Carolina. The first crash involved a 28-year-old rider in Lexington County. Police say that they were actively pursuing this rider when he struck a vehicle at high speed. This caused fatal injuries, and first responders confirmed that the rider was not wearing a helmet. There was no word on why the authorities were pursuing the rider.

The second incident occurred in Pickens County when a 20-year-old rider collided with a passenger vehicle. The accident occurred at around 10 AM, and it left the rider with multiple blunt-force injuries. Although first responders transported him to a nearby hospital for treatment, he subsequently died of his wounds within about 24 hours.

Three days later, a 19-year-old rider also died from blunt force trauma after a crash on a highway section in North Charleston. This incident occurred at 7:30 PM, and police say that the teen was trying to pass traffic in the right-hand lane. While making this maneuver, she struck a curb and fell onto the roadway at high speed. This led to fatal injuries.

What Options Do Families Have After Fatal Motorcycle Crashes? 

Families in South Carolina should consider their legal options after losing loved ones to fatal motorcycle crashes. In certain situations, it could be possible to file a wrongful death claim against a negligent party who caused or contributed to the accident.

In order to pursue this course of action, you need to establish that someone else was to blame for the crash. This might be a negligent, reckless driver who committed some kind of traffic infraction prior to the collision. It might also be a drunk or distracted driver. You might even be able to sue a police department if you can prove that they were pursuing the victim without proper legal justification. Speak with a lawyer to learn more about whether a wrongful death claim might be possible.

Can a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Help Me? 

A motorcycle accident lawyer in South Carolina may be able to help families mourning the loss of their loved ones. As we have seen, fatal motorcycle accidents are exceedingly common in the Palmetto State. Although nothing can ever bring back the victims of these crashes, a wrongful death claim may provide compensation for funeral costs, unpaid medical bills, and lost income. Schedule a consultation with Mickelsen & Dalton, LLC to learn more.

Sources: 

live5news.com/2025/03/24/motorcyclist-killed-north-charleston-i-26-accident-identified/

lexingtonchronicle.com/stories/1-dead-after-motorcycle-accident-in-gaston-area,123056

wspa.com/news/top-stories/upstate-man-dead-after-delayed-motorcycle-collision/