Single-Vehicle Crash Leaves One Dead in Goose Creek

Berkeley County Coroner's Office investigates late-night collision on Foster Creek Road.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:52pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car part, such as a windshield or tail light lens, against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the aftermath of a fatal vehicle crash.A single-vehicle collision in Goose Creek leaves one dead, sparking an investigation by local authorities.Goose Creek Today

A 38-year-old North Charleston man died in a single-vehicle collision in Goose Creek, South Carolina on Friday evening, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office. The crash occurred around 7:08 p.m. on Foster Creek Road, and the victim, Byron Hugee, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the incident.

Why it matters

Fatal car crashes are a tragic but common occurrence, and this incident highlights the need for continued road safety efforts in the Goose Creek area. The investigation by local authorities aims to determine the exact cause of the collision.

The details

According to the coroner's office, they were called to the scene of the single-vehicle crash on Foster Creek Road around 7:20 p.m. on Friday. The collision had occurred approximately 12 minutes earlier. Byron Hugee, a 38-year-old from North Charleston, was pronounced deceased at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash. Details surrounding the specific events of the collision were not immediately available.

  • The crash occurred around 7:08 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2026.
  • The Berkeley County Coroner's Office was called to the scene around 7:20 p.m. the same evening.

The players

Berkeley County Coroner's Office

The local government agency responsible for investigating the cause and circumstances of deaths in Berkeley County, South Carolina.

Hanahan Police Department

The law enforcement agency assisting in the investigation of the single-vehicle collision in Goose Creek.

Berkeley County Sheriff's Office

The county-level law enforcement agency also involved in the investigation of the fatal crash.

Byron Hugee

A 38-year-old man from North Charleston, South Carolina who was killed in the single-vehicle collision on Foster Creek Road in Goose Creek.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of road safety and the need for continued efforts to prevent fatal car crashes in the Goose Creek community. The investigation by local authorities aims to determine the exact cause of the collision and identify any potential contributing factors.