Demeatrius Chandler Jr. killed in car crash near Socastee swing bridge
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: June 14, 2023
One person died in the crash.
One Person Dies in Car Crash Near Socastee Swing Bridge
A tragic car accident near the Socastee swing bridge and Intracoastal Waterway has claimed the life of one person. According to Horry County Fire Rescue, they received a call at 11:39 a.m. about a vehicle that had crashed into the water.
The victim was identified as Demeatrius Chandler Jr., aged 23, from Myrtle Beach by the Horry County Coroner's Office. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that Chandler Jr. was driving west on Dick Pond Road when his vehicle veered off to the left and hit the bridge before plunging into the water.
It is not clear what caused Chandler Jr.'s car to leave the road, but authorities are investigating this incident further.
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Tags: Auto, Charleston, South Carolina, Carcrash, Fatalaccident, Socastee, Horry County, Intracoastal Waterway, Dick Pond Road
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Demeatrius Chandler Jr.
- Vehicles:
- car
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- South Carolina
- City:
- Socastee
- Location:
- Near the Socastee swing bridge and the Intracoastal Waterway
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-06-13
- Time of Incident:
- 11:39 a.m.
Near the Socastee swing bridge and the Intracoastal Waterway
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