Motorcyclist dies after chase with SC Highway Patrol in Myrtle Beach area
A motorcyclist died Wednesday after a chase involving a South Carolina Highway Patrol officer.
The Horry County Sheriff’s Office reported on Facebook that it is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 2:10 a.m. on Robert Grissom Parkway at 38th Avenue in Myrtle Beach.
According to preliminary information, the South Carolina Highway Patrol officer attempted to stop a motorcycle traveling on Highway 31. The operator of the motorcycle failed to pull over, resulting in a pursuit that concluded in a crash on Robert Grissom Parkway, the post said.
Due to the high rate of speed, the motorcyclist lost control and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash, the post said.
This incident remains under investigation.
Additional details were not provided.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published April 15, 2026 at 9:34 AM.
