BERKELEY COUNTY — One person is dead after striking a power pole and tree while attempting to evade police on Clements Ferry Road early Aug. 30.

According to the S.C. Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 12:45 a.m. near the intersection of Clements Ferry and Cainhoy Village roads in the Cainhoy area of Charleston.

Master Trooper Brandon Bolt said that the vehicle involved was a 2005 Honda Accord. He said the car was driving down Clements Ferry and attempting to evade law enforcement when it struck a power pole and a tree.

The deceased driver has not yet been publicly identified.

Highway Patrol said it is investigating the crash.

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