Columbia Police investigating fatal collision involving motorcycle, pick-up truck

CPD’s Southeast Region & Traffic Safety Unit officers are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck, say police.

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– CPD’s Southeast Region & Traffic Safety Unit officers are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck, say police.

Shortly before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, Columbia Police responded to a collision near the intersection of Fort Jackson Blvd. and Wildcat Road.

Investigators say the male rider was pronounced dead near the intersection of Fort Jackson Blvd. & Wildcat Road.

According to Coroner Naida Rutherford, the victim was identified as Ramey Reddie Jr., 51, of Columbia, SC.

The Richland County Coroner’s Office is assisting with the investigation.

Sadly tonight, #ColumbiaPDSC Southeast Region & Traffic Safety Unit officers are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle & a pick-up truck. The male rider was pronounced deceased near the intersection of Fort Jackson Blvd. & Wildcat Rd. pic.twitter.com/qjXUrK5L8D

— Columbia Police Dept (@ColumbiaPDSC) June 19, 2024