Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing While Evasion Horry County Police A motorcyclist died Thursday following a crash that occurred while attempting to evade Horry County police, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The incident took place near the intersection of Old Highway 31 and Hidden River Road in Horry County. Horry County Fire Rescue crews arrived at the scene at 1:54 p.m. and transported one individual to a local hospital with critical injuries. Horry County police had attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the motorcycle on Highway 22, a spokesman for the department informed News13. The motorcyclist failed to comply with the stop and pursued the officers, leading to the crash. The motorcycle, identified as a 2023 Suzuki, was traveling north on Highway 31 when it veered off the road and collided with a tree, according to Master Trooper Joseph Rowell. The driver was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Authorities have not released further details about the incident, including the motorcyclist’s identity or the circumstances surrounding the pursuit. The Highway Patrol and Horry County police are currently investigating the crash. No additional information was immediately available.#south_carolina_highway_patrol #horry_county_police #master_trooper_joseph_rowell #old_highway_31 #hidden_river_road
