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One dead after boat crash on Intracoastal Waterway, Horry coroner confirms

A 27-year-old man died after a boat crash on the Intracoastal Waterway on Saturday.

Eric Naylor of Murrells Inlet died in the incident, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office.

First responders went to the waterway near Silver Creek and the Bucksport Marina around 4:45 p.m. Saturday, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. The initial call was for an overturned boat.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident.

This story was originally published October 10, 2020 at 10:17 PM.

Alex Lang
The Sun News
Alex Lang is the True Crime reporter for The Sun News covering the legal system and how crime impacts local residents. He says letting residents know if they are safe is a vital role of a newspaper. Alex has covered crime in Detroit, Iowa, New York City, West Virginia and now Horry County.
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