Michael Goheen, a 64-year-old Ravenel resident, died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on February 12, 2026, after striking a deer on Hyde Park Road. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office confirmed he succumbed to injuries at the scene around 6:30 p.m. in the 6400 block.​
Crash Details
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office reported deputies responded to an overturned motorcycle, determining the deer collision caused the fatal wreck. Goheen was the sole rider, pronounced dead by EMS on-site.
Ongoing Probe
CCSO’s Traffic Services Unit is investigating, with no further details released as of February 16, 2026. Such wildlife strikes highlight rural road hazards in the Lowcountry.
