Berkeley County deputies chased down a reckless driver in a stolen white Mercedes, ending in a crash on I-26, with the main suspect now facing local charges plus an out-of-state warrant.
Incident timeline
- Started March 3 in Ladson: Deputy spots the Mercedes weaving dangerously along College Park Road’s median, kicking up debris at stopped traffic.
- Traffic stop attempt fails; driver flees through a Parker’s Kitchen parking lot onto Treeland Drive at high speed.
- Pursuit involves stop sticks that pop the tires, but the driver keeps going until losing control on westbound I-26, slamming into a truck and landing in a ditch.
- Both occupants detained quickly; passenger released after checks.
Theft background
The Mercedes was stolen via a scam “fake purchase”—suspects met the owner pretending to buy it, distracted him, and drove off.
Suspect details
- Driver (unnamed in report): Held at Hill-Finklea Detention Center on local charges (likely felony fleeing, reckless driving, stolen vehicle possession, etc.) plus an active North Carolina robbery warrant.
- Vehicle recovered and returned to owner.
Classic high-risk chase with quick resolution—stop sticks and teamwork prevented worse outcomes on a busy interstate. No injuries reported beyond the crash.
