BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A motorcyclist died following a collision with a Ford Explorer while evading police on North Main Street at Myers Road on Wednesday.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling north on North Main Street when the Explorer initiated a left turn onto the roadway, resulting in the crash.
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office identified the motorcyclist as James Truesdale, 45, of Ladson. He succumbed to injuries sustained in the incident.
Details regarding the police pursuit leading to the collision have not been disclosed by authorities.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident.
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