A pedestrian in a wheelchair died after being struck by a Honda Element on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in Charleston, S.C.’s West Ashley area.
Crash Circumstances
Charleston Police responded around 7:45 p.m. Friday to the intersection with Gamecock Avenue, where the victim attempted to cross without a crosswalk or pedestrian signal. The impact caused the vehicle’s engine compartment to catch fire; the pedestrian was hospitalized but succumbed to injuries.
Investigation Status
The driver remained at the scene. No charges filed as the Major Accident Investigation Team continues probing—Charleston’s third fatal traffic collision of 2026 and second auto-pedestrian incident; the victim’s name awaits coroner release.
