Summerville Man killed in Fatal Crash During Police Pursuit

Moncks Corner, SC — The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified 24-year-old James Blevins of Summerville as the victim of a deadly traffic accident that occurred near Moncks Corner. The incident took place Tuesday night during an apparent attempt to flee from law enforcement.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash happened at approximately 9:40 p.m. on US Highway 17A near US Highway 52. Reports indicate that Blevins was driving at high speed in an effort to evade pursuing officers when his vehicle veered off the left side of the roadway. The car collided with a pole, resulting in a fatal crash. Emergency responders pronounced Blevins dead at the scene.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the police pursuit remain under investigation. Authorities have not disclosed why Blevins was fleeing law enforcement or what led to the initiation of the chase. Investigators are working to piece together the events leading up to the crash.

The tragic incident has raised concerns about the risks associated with high-speed pursuits, both for those involved and the broader community. Law enforcement agencies often face difficult decisions in balancing public safety with the need to apprehend suspects.

In the wake of the accident, officials have reiterated the importance of adhering to traffic laws and cooperating with law enforcement. “This loss of life serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers posed by reckless driving and attempts to evade police,” a spokesperson for the Highway Patrol said.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office are continuing their investigations into the incident. No further details have been released at this time. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the crash to come forward to aid the ongoing inquiry.

This tragic loss has left the Summerville and Moncks Corner communities in mourning as they grapple with the events that led to this fatal outcome.