Motorcyclist Killed in Moncks Corner Accident
The Berkeley County Coroner's Office identified the motorcyclist as Dennis Montgomery Sweatman, 42, of Bonneau, who died after a crash on South Live Oak Drive.
Candice BondA motorcyclist was killed in a crash on South Live Oak Drive in Moncks Corner on Wednesday morning, October 28, according to the Berkeley County Coroner's Office.
What Happened on South Live Oak Drive
The coroner's office identified the rider as Dennis Montgomery Sweatman, 42, of Bonneau. He was the only person on a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle that was traveling on South Live Oak Drive. He was pronounced dead at a local emergency room after the crash. The coroner's office said it was notified at 10:24 a.m. on Wednesday. Responders came from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, county emergency medical services, the South Carolina Highway Patrol and Central Berkeley Fire & EMS.
Where the Coroner and Highway Patrol Inquiry Stands
The coroner's office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are both looking into the crash. Neither agency has released further details about how the crash unfolded. No charges have been announced, and the investigation remains ongoing.
New information about a crash usually comes from the investigating agency, often through a news release or its social media pages. Updates can be days or weeks apart.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in South Carolina usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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