Electric Bicyclist Killed in Crash on Marshland Rd in Hilton Head, SC

Hilton Head Island, SC (July 17, 2026) – A man died after a car struck his electric bicycle on Marshland Road Tuesday night, July 14.

The collision happened around 9:50 p.m. as a 2019 Dodge Charger and the bicyclist were both traveling north. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The bicyclist was identified as Gregory Herman, 72, of Bluffton. He died from blunt-force injuries, according to the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office. The driver of the Charger was not hurt.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to look into what led up to the wreck. 

Our condolences go out to Herman's family and loved ones.

Risks E-Bike Riders Face on Hilton Head Island, SC

Marshland Road carries steady traffic between Sea Pines and the mid-island area, and it connects with routes like Squire Pope Road and William Hilton Parkway, corridors that also see regular use by cyclists and electric bicycle riders. Nighttime visibility is a persistent concern along these roads, since e-bikes and traditional bicycles can be harder for drivers to see after dark, especially where street lighting is limited.

Collisions between vehicles and bicycles usually result in serious harm to the rider. Blunt force injuries, fractures, and traumatic brain injuries are common outcomes, and in the most severe cases, these accidents prove fatal for the person on the bike.

When a fatal accident involves a bicyclist and a vehicle traveling in the same direction, questions tend to arise about following distance, lighting, and whether the driver saw the rider in time to react.

A wrongful death lawyer can help a family understand what evidence, such as vehicle data or witness accounts, may clarify what happened. South Carolina allows recovery in a wrongful death claim as long as the deceased is not found more than 50 percent at fault, and such claims generally must be filed within three years of the date of death.

Losing a family member this way brings difficult questions that don't have easy answers. Our team at The Arndt Law Firm can walk families through what the legal process typically involves. We can review the details of your case and explain what steps may be available for you. 

You can call The Arndt Law Firm at (843) 310-4645 to learn more. 

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