Christopher Ashley Obituary, Death; – The motorcyclist who was fatally struck by two vehicles in Ladson on Friday night has been identified by the Dorchester County Coroner’s Office. Christopher Ashley, a 37-year-old resident of Ladson, lost his life while riding his Kawasaki motorcycle on Ladson Road at approximately 8:45 p.m.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, an unidentified vehicle attempted to make a turn onto Oakmount Avenue, resulting in a collision with the side of Ashley’s motorcycle. As a result of the impact, Ashley was thrown from his bike into the westbound lanes, where he was then struck by another unidentified vehicle that fled the scene.
Tragically, there was also a passenger on the motorcycle who sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The collision is currently under investigation by both the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office.