North Charleston Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on Rivers Avenue near Gumwood Boulevard.
Crash Details
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, ejecting the sole occupant—a 67-year-old Charleston man identified as Lorton Anderson. Anderson was transported to Trident Medical Center but succumbed to injuries at 6:29 p.m.
Ongoing Probe
The North Charleston Police Traffic Unit and Charleston County Coroner’s Office are handling the investigation, which remains active with no further details on cause released as of February 19, 2026.
