Charleston local

Vehicle and pedestrian fatal crash on Folly Road near Wappoo Creek, no charges will be filed

Charleston, S. C. – No charges will be filed for the fatal crash that took place at the intersection of Folly Road and Crosscreek Drive on James Island.

The crash was fatal for the pedestrian who was hit by the vehicle.

Major Accident Investigation Team is still investigating the case, but no charges will be files against the driver at this point.

Officials say the pedestrian appeared to be crossing Folly Road, and was struck by an SUV heading north on Folly Road.

The driver remained on the scene after the crash and was cooperating with the police.

This was the 4th fatal incident in Charleston in 2021.

Cindy Carey

Publisher

Recent Posts

19-year-old Luke Chafin faces multiple charges following downtown Charleston assault sparked by confrontation after teens allegedly spit on woman

Charleston, South Carolina - In a violent encounter on Sunday evening in downtown Charleston, a…

6 months ago

Berkeley County deputies arrest two 18-year-olds after vehicle theft turns into armed foot pursuit, uncovering illegally altered weapons in the process

Berkeley County, South Carolina - In Berkeley County, a dramatic vehicle pursuit culminated in the…

6 months ago

Charleston County launches cutting-edge 911 call handling system with real-time voice-to-text, live video sharing, and multilingual support to boost emergency response

This week marked a significant advancement for Charleston County's emergency services as the Consolidated Emergency…

6 months ago

Charleston County’s emergency dispatch center stands out for its excellence in coordinating emergency responses, earning global recognition for both medical and fire dispatching

Charleston, South Carolina - The Charleston County Consolidated Emergency Communications Center has once again proven…

6 months ago

City of Charleston offices to close for President’s Day, adjusted service schedules announced

Charleston, SC – In recognition of President’s Day, all City of Charleston offices will be…

7 months ago