Basic Facts

Crash date: September 9, 2026

Crash location: Ladson Rd. near US 78, Charleston County, SC

People involved:

  • Unidentified Truck Driver
  • Deputy Michael Hendricks, 33

Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash?: Unknown

Are there possible charges or citations?: Unknown

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash?: Unknown

Accident Report

September 9, 2026, Deputy Michael Hendricks was killed following an 18-wheeler accident at around 11:45 a.m. on Ladson Road.

Preliminary information about the accident says that the crash took place near the intersection of Ladson Road and US Highway 78, northwest of Charleston.

According to officials, 33-year-old Deputy Michael Hendricks was on-duty at the time. Current reports on the crash say it involved an 18-wheeler and a pickup colliding while going opposite ways. Due to the accident, Deputy Michael Hendricks was killed.

Right now, there’s no reported cause for the accident. Additional details are unavailable.

How Did This Accident Occur?

Without more specific information about the crash, hopefully no one is jumping to any conclusions. I’ve seen all kinds of things lead to head-on crashes, from tire blowouts to distracted driving to medical emergencies to failure to yield. What’s important is making sure that those handling the investigations have the time and tools they need to preserve as much evidence as possible. Whatever happened here, letting the facts speak for themselves is almost always the best path to getting a family the resolution they deserve. Whether that’s a path that leads to holding someone accountable for wrongdoing or simply getting some peace of mind by knowing the whole story, it’s the least anyone can do for those affected by a deadly truck accident.

If anyone knows more or has thoughts to share, leave a comment below.

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