A fatal auto-pedestrian crash occurred on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard near Gamecock Avenue in Charleston, South Carolina, around 7:45 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Crash Details
A pedestrian in a wheelchair attempted to cross the busy West Ashley road—lacking a crosswalk or signal—from Gamecock Avenue when a Honda Element struck them, causing the vehicle’s engine compartment to catch fire. The pedestrian was hospitalized but later died from injuries; the driver remained at the scene.
Investigation Status
Charleston Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is probing the incident, with no charges filed against the driver as of Sunday. The road was closed for about 1.5 hours; this marks Charleston’s third fatal traffic collision of 2026 and second auto-pedestrian death. Contact CPD Traffic Unit at 843-965-4084 with tips.
