Tag: Berkeley County Coroner’s Office

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Coroner: Goose Creek Man Stabbed To Death

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A man has died following a fatal stab wound inside a home. On Sunday at approximately 3 a.m. Bernard Reid, 59, of Goose Creek was stabbed at a residence in Goose Creek. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead. An autopsy will be conducted Tuesday and more information will then be released by Coroner Bill […]

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Berkeley County Deputies Investigating Deadly Ladson Shooting

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Deputies say they are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in the Ladson area. At 5:51 a.m. this morning, deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office responded to 104 Meese Road in Ladson regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found a male subject in the backyard who had been shot and was no longer alive. […]

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Coroner: Motorcyclist Killed On Cypress Gardens Road

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A motorcyclist has died following an early morning accident on Cypress Gardens Road. On Thursday at 2:00 a.m., the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office was notified of a traffic death in that area. When Coroner Bill Salisbury arrived on scene, he found that a motorcycle had run off the right side of the roadway and into the woods. The […]

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Coroner: Teen Killed On ATV In Cross

CROSS, S.C.–A young woman has died following a fatal ATV accident in Cross early Saturday morning. According to Berkeley County coroner Bill Salisbury, 19-year-old Natalie Matties of Wixom, Michigan was operating an ATV on Poplar Hill Drive in Cross when it ran into a ditch and ejected her. She was pronounced dead on the scene after suffering head and body trauma. Salisbury […]

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Truck Driver Dies After Crashing Into I-26 Overpass In Ridgeville

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A tractor-trailer crashed into an Interstate 26 overpass early Friday morning near Ridgeville, killing the driver. The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver as 40-year-old Johnathan Jamison of Columbia. Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury has ruled Jamison’s death as accidental. The deadly wreck shut down the road near mile marker 191 in the Ridgeville/Jedburg area. While […]

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Berkeley County Coroner Responds To 2 Fatalities In Less Than 24 Hours

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–On July 16, at 9:40 p.m., 38-year-old  Joseph Wamer of St. George was traveling north on Highway 17-A near 2423 N Main Street in Summerville when he struck a power pole. Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury stated that he came back on the roadway and stopped in the median. He then exited his vehicle and was struck by […]

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Berkeley County Coroner Announces Retirement, Endorses Chief Deputy

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.— Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury announced Wednesday he will step down from his position once his term officially ends in 15 months. While the decision to not seek re-election is bittersweet, the 69-year-old stated that he’s looking forward to retirement and spending more time with his family—especially the grandkids. “I’ve enjoyed my time in the coroner’s office, […]

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Elderly Man Dies 5 Days After Vehicle Accident Involving Tree

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A Manning man succumbed to his injuries Monday following an accident that occurred last week. According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, on June 7 at 7:15 p.m., Toliver Harrill, 75, was traveling south on Highway 52 north of Moncks Corner when he ran off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. He was admitted to […]

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Coroner: Pedestrian Fatally Struck On Redbank Road

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A woman has died from injuries she sustained after stepping into traffic on Redbank Road, according to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury. Salisbury stated that on Tuesday night at 10:45 p.m. a 34-year-old female walked onto the highway (the 700 block) in Goose Creek and was struck by a vehicle. She was transported to Trident Hospital and died […]

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Coroner: Pineville Man Killed In Motorcycle Accident

PINEVILLE, S.C.–A Pineville man has died following a fatal accident with his motorcycle. According to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury, around 9:50 p.m., Daniel Flagler Jr., 48, of Pineville was traveling on Highway 35 in Russellville when his motorcycle ran off the right side of the roadway.  He struck a mailbox and a ditch. He was pronounced dead Salisbury stated […]