SC Man Killed After Chase With Deputies Ends in Deadly Crash
BERKELEY COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA — A 22-year-old Huger man was killed early Saturday morning when a police chase ended in a deadly crash along Clements Ferry Road, according to state officials.
Chase Ends in Tragedy
The driver, identified as Andre Myers, was attempting to flee law enforcement around 12:45 a.m. when his 2005 Honda Accord veered off the road near Cainhoy Village Road. The car struck a utility pole before crashing into a tree.
Emergency responders rushed Myers to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:47 a.m.
Investigation Underway
Authorities have not released details on why Myers was being pursued. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the chase, while the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the coroner’s office are working to determine what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and Myers was the sole occupant of the car. Officials have not confirmed whether he was wearing a seat belt.
Rising Traffic Fatalities in South Carolina
The incident comes amid a troubling rise in traffic deaths across the state. As of August 24, at least 537 people have died on South Carolina roads in 2025. In Berkeley County alone, 25 people have been killed in crashes this year, following 32 fatalities in 2024, according to the Department of Public Safety.
Community Impact
For residents of Berkeley County, the deadly chase adds to ongoing concerns about road safety and high-speed pursuits. Officials say they will continue to review the circumstances that led to Myers’ death.
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