A pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Ashley River Road near Wallace School Road in Charleston died from life-threatening injuries sustained on January 12, 2026. The incident occurred just after 8 p.m. while the victim attempted to cross the road; the driver stopped at the scene, and the roadway closed for three hours.
Investigation Status
Charleston Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team continues probing the crash, marking the second fatal traffic incident of 2026 after a vehicle-bicycle collision. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has not released the victim’s identity as of January 20, 2026.
Reporting Information
Contact the on-duty Central Detective at 843-720-2422 or submit anonymous tips at www.charleston-sc.gov/tips to aid the investigation.
