MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – A motorcyclist died Wednesday morning following a collision with a vehicle in Moncks Corner. A Bonneau man is now facing charges.
According to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office, the crash happened near 2203 Highway 52. The coroner’s office was notified at 11:32 a.m.
Coroner Darnell Hartwell said the victim, Robert C. Ingraham, 59, of Ladson was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash.
Moncks Corner police said Ingraham was riding north on Hwy. 52 towards town when another vehicle attempted to change lanes striking the motorcycle and forcing it off the roadway.
MAIT investigators closed both lanes of Hwy. 52 at Oakley Road and Red Leaf Boulevard while they completed their investigation.
Jaden Thomas Jack Hood, 19, of Bonneau has been charged with leaving an accident scene resulting in death, felony driving under the influence, driving under suspension 1st offense, and simple possession of marijuana 2nd offense.
He is currently being held at the Hill-Finklea Detention Center.
Police said Hood had a bond hearing Thursday morning, but it was denied.
The crash remains under investigation.
Anyone with information pertinent to the investigation is asked to contact the Berkeley County Dispatch Center at (843) 719-4169. Anyone with information who wishes to remain anonymous is asked to contact Lowcountry Crime Stoppers at (843) 554-1111.
This is the third fatal collision investigated by the Moncks Corner Police Department this year.
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