Ravenel Motorcyclist Killed After Striking Deer on Hyde Park Road

Charleston County Coroner identifies 64-year-old victim Michael Goheen

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Charleston County Coroner's Office has released the identity of a 64-year-old motorcyclist from Ravenel, South Carolina who died after striking a deer on Hyde Park Road on Thursday evening. The single-vehicle collision occurred around 6:30 p.m. and the victim, Michael Goheen, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers that motorcyclists face on rural roads, where collisions with deer and other wildlife can be deadly. It also underscores the need for increased awareness and safety measures to protect vulnerable road users in areas with high deer populations.

The details

According to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened in the 6400 block of Hyde Park Road in Ravenel when Goheen's motorcycle struck a deer that was in the roadway. The sheriff's office is investigating the incident.

  • The crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
  • The Charleston County Coroner's Office released Goheen's identity on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Michael Goheen

A 64-year-old motorcyclist from Ravenel, South Carolina who was killed in the collision with a deer on Hyde Park Road.

Charleston County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal motorcycle crash.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of increased awareness and safety measures to protect motorcyclists and other vulnerable road users in areas with high deer populations. It serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers that can arise from unexpected encounters with wildlife on rural roads.