Executive Summary
- Aubrey German, 42, of Huger, was identified as the victim in Monday’s fatal crash.
- The incident occurred at 10:15 p.m. on Cainhoy Road in Berkeley County.
- Investigators state the vehicle struck a tree after the driver overcorrected.
- Authorities confirmed the driver was unrestrained at the time of the collision.
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the motorist killed in a single-vehicle collision late Monday night in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Officials confirmed that Aubrey German, 42, of Huger, died at the scene of the crash on Cainhoy Road following a loss of vehicle control.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. Investigators reported that German was traveling westbound when the vehicle drifted off the right side of the roadway. Authorities stated that the driver attempted to overcorrect, causing the vehicle to cross the centerline, exit the left side of the road, and strike a tree.
Highway Patrol officials noted that German was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision and sustained fatal injuries. The coroner pronounced the driver dead at the scene.
Investigative Outlook and Safety Context
The South Carolina Highway Patrol has maintained an active investigation into the specific circumstances surrounding the collision. While the immediate mechanics of the crash involving overcorrection have been documented, traffic safety investigations typically review all potential contributing factors, including speed and road conditions. The fatality underscores the critical importance of occupant restraints, as law enforcement data consistently indicates that seatbelt usage significantly reduces the risk of death in vehicular accidents involving fixed objects.
