Motorcyclist Killed in Lugoff, SC Crash Was Hit By SUV Driver Making Left Turn

A motorcycle ride ended in tragedy for a biker in Lugoff, SC, on Tuesday, August 11.

Officials say Steven Slaughter, 67, was riding on Ridgeway Road in Kershaw County around 12:30 PM that day. The crash occurred at the intersection of S.C. 34 (Ridgeway Road) and Wildwood Lane, according to Master Trooper David Jones of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. A 2008 Honda SUV was moving in the opposite direction of the bike and tried to make a left turn in front of the motorcycle. Slaughter was thrown from his bike during the collision.

Officials say Slaughter was wearing a helmet when the crash happened. Unfortunately, he was still critically injured and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Sadly, Slaughter is one of 62 motorcyclists killed on South Carolina roads already this year. It can be difficult to see motorcycles due to their small size. Many drivers involved in collisions with motorcycles were obeying other traffic laws, but report that they simply didn’t see the bike. For this reason, motorists are encouraged to “look twice and save a life” before making turns. 

If you know a surviving family member of a person who was injured or killed in an accident, please encourage them to contact our firm immediately. The consultation is completely free, with no out-of-pocket cost to the family to hire us.

For over 25 years the attorneys at Auger & Auger have been dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and families that have suffered injuries or lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. We have years of experience guiding and helping our clients every step of the way to receive compensation for aspects such as medical bills, funeral costs, and other monetary loss. 

Editorial Note: At A&A we are always looking to improve the quality and safety and are saddened by the outcome of many tragic accidents across the Carolinas. The purpose of this news blog is to write about cases relevant to our industry and raise awareness about injury cases so that victims of similar incidents can educate themselves on theories of liability, the law, and how personal injury cases typically work. This article is created using publicly available information and is a secondary source. If you find any information here to be inaccurate, please notify us at vip@augerlaw.com, and we will make the appropriate adjustments.