Motorcycle Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured on Guerins Bridge Rd in Awendaw, SC

Awendaw, SC (September 28, 2026) – A motorcycle driver died Saturday, September 26, after a collision on the 1800 block of Guerins Bridge Road in Awendaw. 

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit and emergency units were called shortly after 1:30 p.m. Both the driver and a passenger of the motorcycle were taken to Medical University of South Carolina.

Authorities continue to investigate how the accident happened. 

We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the rider and wish a full recovery to the injured passenger. 

Can an Injured Motorcycle Passenger Seek Compensation in Awendaw, SC?

Yes. In South Carolina, a passenger hurt on a motorcycle can generally seek compensation from whoever's negligence caused the harm, which may include the motorcycle's operator, another driver, or another responsible party. 

A passenger's claim is separate from the operator's, and a passenger is usually not blamed simply for riding along. Fault can still be examined in some circumstances, such as if a passenger knowingly got on with an impaired operator.

Insurance is usually where these claims get complicated. South Carolina drivers must carry liability coverage, with minimum bodily injury limits of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident, and serious injuries can exhaust those limits quickly. 

Depending on the policies involved, a passenger may also look at medical payments coverage or underinsured motorist coverage, including policies held within the passenger's own household.

Passengers are commonly the closest witnesses to what happened, but their claims still need documentation. Medical records, photos of the road, and contact details for other witnesses can all matter. 

South Carolina generally allows three years to file a personal injury lawsuit, though shorter deadlines can apply to claims that involve government entities. A motorcycle accident lawyer can help gather records, identify which parties and policies may be involved, and keep track of those deadlines.

If you were a passenger in a motorcycle accident and have questions about a South Carolina claim, our team at The Arndt Law Firm can talk through the basics. We can go over your case and explain what legal avenues may be open for you. 

You can reach The Arndt Law Firm at (843) 310-4645 to speak directly with our team and learn more. We are here to help you however we can. 

Note: This post has been prepared using information gathered from publicly available secondary sources. The details of the incident have not been independently verified. If you notice any inaccuracies, please contact The Arndt Law Firm so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or medical advice. This content does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not constitute a solicitation for legal services. If you have been injured in an accident, you should seek immediate medical attention. Any photographs included in this post are for illustrative purposes only and do not depict the actual scene of the accident.