Car Split in Two, Driver Killed After Hitting Power Pole During North Charleston Police Chase

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The Hartman Law Firm, LLC | November 16, 2023, at 06:22 a.m.

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – A 20-year-old Hanahan man was killed early Monday morning when his vehicle split in two after crashing into a power pole during a police chase in North Charleston, authorities reported.

The Dorchester County Coroner identified the driver as Kaveon Najair Brown.

According to the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD), officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle without headlights around 1:30 a.m. on Ashley Phosphate Road near Cross County Road. The driver fled, starting a police pursuit down Ashley Phosphate towards Tuskegee Drive.

An incident report stated that Brown did not slow down when approaching a bend in the road, resulting in loss of control. The vehicle left the roadway and collided with a power pole, splitting the car in two and causing it to catch fire.

Responding North Charleston Fire Department (NCFD) units extinguished the blaze. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal crash that occurred during the police chase.

The Hartman Law Firm, LLC is very sorry to the family’s loved ones who are having to go through this challenging time. If you been injured in a car accident or your loved one has suffered a wrongful death, please call for a free 20-minute consultation with Charleston Personal Injury Attorney Frank Hartman.

One Person Found Injured Near Grandview Apartments in Charleston

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The Hartman Law Firm, LLC | November 15, 2023, at 05:32 a.m.

Charleston, SC – Authorities are investigating an incident in which one person was found injured near the Grandview Apartments in Charleston late Monday night.

Officers with the Charleston Police Department responded around midnight to the apartment complex on Magwood Drive following reports of possible gunfire in the area.

At the scene, police discovered an individual with leg injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. According to Charleston PD spokesman Sgt. Anthony Gibson, there were no actual reports of anyone being shot.

The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to receive treatment.

Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the individual being injured. Sgt. Gibson said the police were initially called to the Grandview Apartments for reports of gunfire but determined the victim’s wounds were caused by apparent blunt force trauma from a vehicle strike.

The investigation remains ongoing at this time.

The Hartman Law Firm, LLC is very sorry to the family’s loved ones who are having to go through this challenging time. If you been injured in a car accident or your loved one has suffered a wrongful death, please call for a free 20-minute consultation with Charleston Personal Injury Attorney Frank Hartman.

Police Investigating Shooting and Armed Robbery at North Charleston Club

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The Hartman Law Firm, LLC | November 14, 2023, at 07:22 a.m.

The North Charleston Police Department is investigating a reported shooting and armed robbery that took place in the parking lot of a local club on Monday 11/6/2023 evening.

Police responded to Generation X club on Cross County Road just before 8 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting and robbery in the parking lot. One victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Authorities have not made any arrests at this time and have released few details about the ongoing investigation into the incident. The police department said it received the initial call for service at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Monday.

The investigation remains active. Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting and robbery to contact the department.

The Hartman Law Firm, LLC is very sorry to the family’s loved ones who are having to go through this challenging time. If you been injured in a car accident or your loved one has suffered a wrongful death, please call for a free 20-minute consultation with Charleston Personal Injury Attorney Frank Hartman.

Woman Charged in September Shooting in North Charleston

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The Hartman Law Firm, LLC | November 13, 2023, at 07:03 a.m.

North Charleston, SC – A North Charleston woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that took place in September during an eviction dispute.

Elizabeth Abdon, 32, was taken into custody by the North Charleston Police Department and faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.

The charges stem from an incident on September 17 in which officers responded to a North Charleston residence and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim told police that Abdon, his roommate, had shot him during an argument as he was attempting to evict her from the home they shared.

An incident report states the victim identified Abdon as the shooter.

Jail records show Abdon is currently being held following her arrest in the ongoing investigation into the September shooting. The police department has not released any additional details about the circumstances surrounding the eviction dispute and shooting.

The Hartman Law Firm, LLC is very sorry to the family’s loved ones who are having to go through this challenging time. If you been injured in a car accident or your loved one has suffered a wrongful death, please call for a free 20-minute consultation with Charleston Personal Injury Attorney Frank Hartman.

One Driver Cited for Following Too Closely in Three-Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus

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The Hartman Law Firm, LLC | November 12, 2023, at 09:26 a.m.

LEXINGTON, S.C. -On November 3, 2023, a driver was cited for following too closely after a three-vehicle crash involving a school bus on Friday afternoon, police reported.

The incident occurred on Mineral Springs Road and involved a school bus from Lexington County School District One. The road was temporarily closed in both directions while police investigated the scene and crews cleared damaged vehicles.

According to authorities, the investigation led to a citation for the van driver for following too closely behind another vehicle. The citation carries a $232.50 fine and four points on the driver’s record, said a police spokesperson.

Police reported that the van struck the vehicle in front of it, pushing that car into the back of the stopped school bus. The three students and bus driver were uninjured in the collision, officials confirmed.

The school bus was completing an afternoon route for River Bluff High School students when the crash occurred, a district spokesperson stated. Lexington School District One staff arrived at the scene afterwards to reunite students with parents.

The Hartman Law Firm, LLC is very sorry to the family’s loved ones who are having to go through this challenging time. If you been injured in a car accident or your loved one has suffered a wrongful death, please call for a free 20-minute consultation with Charleston Personal Injury Attorney Frank Hartman.

Defendant in Fatal Wedding Night Collision Faces Four Indictments from Charleston County Grand Jury

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The Hartman Law Firm, LLC | November 10, 2023, at 09:01 a.m.

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. -On April 28, 2022, Jamie Lee Komoroski was involved in a collision in Folly Beach, South Carolina with a low-speed vehicle (LSV) occupied by Samantha Miller and Aric Hutchinson, a newlywed couple, as well as one other individual. The accident resulted in the death of Samantha Miller and severe injuries to Aric Hutchinson and the third occupant of the LSV. Police investigation found that Komoroski was traveling at 65 mph in a 25 mph zone at the time, and a blood alcohol test showed her blood alcohol level to be three times over the legal limit. On November 9, 2023, a Charleston County grand jury returned four indictments against Komoroski related to the incident.

The Hartman Law Firm, LLC is very sorry to the family’s loved ones who are having to go through this challenging time. If you been injured in a car accident or your loved one has suffered a wrongful death, please call for a free 20-minute consultation with Charleston Personal Injury Attorney Frank Hartman.

Woman Killed in Sign Car Accident in North Charleston Has Been Identified

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The Hartman Law Firm, LLC | November 09, 2023, at 07:21 a.m.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Friday 11/3/2023 a single car crash took the life of Shana Cook. The investigation is still ongoing. No others were injured.

The Hartman Law Firm, LLC is very sorry to the family’s loved ones who are having to go through this challenging time. If you been injured in a car accident or your loved one has suffered a wrongful death, please call for a free 20-minute consultation with Charleston Personal Injury Attorney Frank Hartman.

Motorcycle Fatality Risk is High in South Carolina

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2021 set a record for motorcycle fatalities in the U.S. Though that number dropped slightly in 2022, the decline was just over 1%–still more than twice as many deaths as in 2000, and 24% more than in 2010. Of course, these fatalities aren’t spread equally around the country.

The number of fatal motorcycle accidents in South Carolina is somewhat higher than the average, with 167 motorcyclist deaths in 2021. That’s about 3% of the total deaths across the nation. Seven states had more fatalities than South Carolina. Still, South Carolina was ranked the fourth most dangerous state for motorcyclists.

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Fatal Early Morning Collision Under Investigation on Don Holt Bridge

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The Hartman Law Firm, LLC | October 24, 2023, at 09:29 a.m.

Charleston, SC – A tragic incident was reported by the South Carolina Highway Patrol, indicating the loss of one life as a vehicle veered off the road near Interstate 95. Lance Cpl. Brittany Glover stated that this incident occurred around 8:02 p.m. on a Friday night, approximately six miles south of Santee. According to the official release, a 2007 Ford pickup truck, traveling eastbound on Highway 176, left the roadway, resulting in the vehicle overturning. Regrettably, the victim succumbed to their injuries at the scene. As of now, the identity of the victim remains undisclosed.

The Hartman Law Firm, LLC is very sorry to the family’s loved ones who are having to go through this challenging time. If you been injured in a car accident or your loved one has suffered a wrongful death, please call for a free 20-minute consultation with Charleston Personal Injury Attorney Frank Hartman.

Fatal Single-Vehicle Accident Claims One Life in Orangeburg County

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The Hartman Law Firm, LLC | October 21, 2023, at 12:26 p.m.

A tragic incident was reported by the South Carolina Highway Patrol, indicating the loss of one life as a vehicle veered off the road near Interstate 95. Lance Cpl. Brittany Glover stated that this incident occurred around 8:02 p.m. on a Friday night, approximately six miles south of Santee. According to the official release, a 2007 Ford pickup truck, traveling eastbound on Highway 176, left the roadway, resulting in the vehicle overturning. Regrettably, the victim succumbed to their injuries at the scene. As of now, the identity of the victim remains undisclosed.

The Hartman Law Firm, LLC is very sorry to the family’s loved ones who are having to go through this challenging time. If you been injured in a car accident or your loved one has suffered a wrongful death, please call for a free 20-minute consultation with Charleston Personal Injury Attorney Frank Hartman.