The Charleston Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist which took place on July 15, 2024, just before 5 p.m. on the SC-61 North off-ramp of the Fielding Connector.
A motorcyclist was riding on the elevated SC-61 North off-ramp of the Fielding Connector toward SC-61 and Wesley Drive. The motorcyclist apparently lost control, causing herself to fall from the overpass onto the road below. EMS transported the victim to MUSC, where she succumbed to her injuries.
MAIT investigators closed the Fielding Connector northbound at Ripley Point Drive and the SC-61 South connection toward US-17 North while they completed their investigation. The road was reopened at 7:25 p.m.
This fatal collision remains under investigation. No charges have been filed at this time. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office will release the name of the deceased. Anyone with information that may be pertinent to the investigation is asked to contact the Charleston Police Department Traffic Unit at (843)965-4084.
This incident brings the total number of fatal traffic-related collisions investigated by the Charleston Police Department to 9 as of July 16, 2024.
Fatal Traffic Collision Breakdown Year-to-Date:
•Multi-vehicle: 1
• Auto-Pedestrian: 4
• Single Vehicle: 4
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