South Carolina

Charles Lee Copeland Killed in Accident at I-20 in Darlington County, SC

Published on: April 10, 2023

Date of Accident
April 7, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Charles Lee Copeland
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Leesville, Darlington County, SC, USA

What Happened

South Carolina Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist at I-20 in Darlington County, SC on April 8th, 2023. Police are saying it happened around 10:50 p.m. According to investigators, a Kawasaki motorcycle operated by Charles Lee Copeland Jr was involved in a rear-end collision with a box truck that occurred under unclear circumstances. Copeland suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The box truck operator was not injured, according to authorities. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Sooty Carolina Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Kawasaki Motorcycle, Box Truck
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Motorcyclist collided with the rear of a box truck

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