On December 5, 2025, at around 7 p.m., 74-year-old Robert Leventhal from Mount Pleasant, S.C., was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking on Maybank Highway near Stefan Drive toward Johns Island in Charleston County.​
Crash Details
The pedestrian was transported to the Medical University of South Carolina but succumbed to injuries on December 6 at 5:02 p.m. Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Services and Forensic Services Units are investigating, with the roadway closed for hours during the initial probe.​
Public Assistance
Authorities request information from witnesses by calling 843-202-1700. The incident has highlighted ongoing pedestrian safety concerns on Maybank Highway, prompting discussions of improvements like mid-block crossings.​
