Theodore Terrill, 19, dies after crashing motorcycle into a stopped vehicle on U.S. 78 in Ladson, South Carolina
Modified Date:
Sun, 09/07/2014 - 10:45amAccident Date:
Saturday, September 6, 2014Driver dies after motorcycle strikes back of stopped vehicle on U.S. 78 Saturday night
The crash happened at 9:11 p.m. near Wisteria Street. Maj. Eric Watson said the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on U.S. 78 at a high rate of speed when it struck a vehicle that was stopped while waiting for another vehicle to turn left onto Wisteria Street.
One person is dead after a fatal wreck on Highway 78
According to the Charleston County Coroner, 19 year old Theodore Terrill died of blunt force trauma. Officials say that around 9:00 PM Terrill was on a motorcycle traveling east on Highway 78 in Ladson at a high rate of speed. Investigators say a car was stopped in the east bound lane of Highway 78 at Wisteria Road, as another car was turning into Wisteria.
19-year-old driver dies after motorcycle strikes stopped vehicle on U.S. 78 Saturday night
The 19-year-old driver of a motorcycle died Saturday night after the bike struck a stopped vehicle on U.S. 78, Charleston County deputies say.
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The driver of a motorcycle died after the cycle struck the back of a stopped vehicle on U.S. 78, according to Charleston County. Theodore Terrill, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident is under investigation, but high speeds appear to be a factor.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
Rear-End Collisions, High-Speed/Excessive Speed, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult DriversPeople Involved:
Theodore Terrill
Roadway:
U.S. 78 near Wisteria St.City:
Ladson, SCCounty:
Berkeley County, SCArea:
Charleston, SC
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