WANDO — A crash involving a fatally shot driver occurred on January 14, prompting an investigation by Charleston police.
At approximately 7:30 a.m., officers responded to a vehicle collision on Clements Ferry Road near Cainhoy Road. Authorities found the driver had sustained a gunshot wound and died at the scene. Investigators believe the gunfire occurred inside the vehicle, according to the Charleston Police Department.
As of 11:30 a.m., traffic was congested as police partially closed one lane in both directions on Clements Ferry Road, as noted in a traffic update on X.
The vehicle struck a power pole during the incident, and the passenger was injured and transported to a local hospital. The identity of the deceased is pending release by the Charleston County Coroner's Office.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the shooting and have not yet filed any charges. Charleston police are encouraging anyone with relevant information to contact their detectives at 843-720-2422 or submit an anonymous tip via www.charleston-sc.gov/tips.
This incident marks the third homicide investigated by the Charleston Police Department this year, according to records maintained by The Post and Courier.