Charles Peterson, 77, killed in motorcycle crash on Highway 17 in Awendaw, South Carolina
Charleston Co. deputies working fatal accident in Awendaw
Charleston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident involving a motorcycle in Awendaw, deputies confirm.
Motorcycle rider killed in crash on Highway 17 near Awendaw
According to officials with the Awendaw-McClellanville Consolidated Fire District, the crash happened at the intersection of Sewee Road shortly before 1 p.m.
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