Deputy’s Life Lost in Charleston Crash | Columbia News

Charleston County loses a brave soul: Deputy Michael Hendricks, a 3-year veteran and Metro Unit officer, died in a tragic head-on collision with a tractor-trailer on Ladson Road. Pronounced dead at the scene, he leaves behind a legacy of service and compassion as his family and colleagues grieve. The driver of the truck was injured and hospitalized; authorities are investigating the crash, with seatbelt use and other factors still under review. This heartbreaking loss underscores South Carolina’s grim road safety crisis — over 600 lives lost this year alone, including dozens in Charleston County. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d9b5c5b7b5cd798