North Charleston Man Dies in Berkeley County Crash

Authorities investigating single-vehicle incident that killed 38-year-old driver.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:35pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered vehicle glass reflecting a faint light, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a fatal single-vehicle crash.A single-vehicle crash in Berkeley County claims the life of a North Charleston man, exposing the human toll of traffic incidents in the region.Hanahan Today

A 38-year-old man from North Charleston died on Friday evening after a single-vehicle crash in Berkeley County, South Carolina. The incident occurred around 7:08 p.m. on April 17 near 501 Foster Creek Road in Goose Creek and involved a pickup truck. The driver, identified as Byron Hugee, was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the collision.

Why it matters

Single-vehicle crashes are a leading cause of traffic fatalities in South Carolina, with Berkeley County seeing a higher rate of such incidents compared to other parts of the state. Authorities are still investigating the specific factors that led to this tragic loss of life.

The details

According to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office, the collision occurred around 7:08 p.m. on April 17 near 501 Foster Creek Road in Goose Creek. The incident involved a pickup truck driven by 38-year-old Byron Hugee of North Charleston. Hugee was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash. Details about what led to the collision have not yet been released, and the incident is under investigation by the Berkeley County Coroner's Office, Hanahan Police Department, and Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.

  • The crash occurred around 7:08 p.m. on April 17, 2026.
  • Hugee was pronounced dead at the scene.

The players

Byron Hugee

A 38-year-old man from North Charleston who died in the single-vehicle crash.

Berkeley County Coroner's Office

The office investigating the incident alongside local law enforcement.

Hanahan Police Department

Assisting in the investigation of the crash.

Berkeley County Sheriff's Office

Assisting in the investigation of the crash.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for continued road safety improvements and awareness campaigns in Berkeley County and across South Carolina to prevent similar single-vehicle crashes that result in loss of life.