** UPDATE ** Suspect charged after fatal hit & run collision involving bicyclist in West Ashley last night. Charleston P.D. City of Charleston #chsnews #chstrfc

If you are heading out to celebrate this evening or tomorrow, please do so responsibly. Officers will be patrolling for impaired drivers so that everyone can #ArriveAlive. Charleston P.D. @MADDOnline #chstrfc #chsnews #targetzero

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day everyone!!! Please do not end your night wearing one of these... #ArriveAlive #targetzero #DontDrinkAndDrive

Don’t let the luck of the Irish run out on you today. If you are heading out to celebrate designate a sober driver or call a ride-sharing service. There is no excuse to ever get behind the wheel when impaired. #ArriveAlive #Chsnews madd Charleston P.D. @SCDPS_PIO City of Charleston

Honored and privileged to be representing Charleston P.D. and City of Charleston at the annual DUI Recognition & Law Enforcement DUI Challenge Ceremony in Columbia, SC today presented by @SCDPS_PIO. #SoberorSlammer #madd

Congratulations to our colleagues and friends at Mount Pleasant PD for being named the South Carolina Department of Public Safety Agency of the Year today. Very proud of the great work they are doing to improve roadway safety in the Charleston area. #Chsnews #Chstrfc

** TRAFFIC ALERT ** The on-ramp to the Ravenel Bridge from I-26 East is closed due to a serious injury collision. Updates regarding when the ramp will reopen will be posted here. Motorists are asked to utilize the I-26 West ramp to US-17 until further. #chstrfc #chsnews

** UPDATE ** All access points to the Ravenel Bridge are now reopened. #chsnews #Chstrfc

** UPDATE / MEDIA RELEASE ** The Charleston Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating a collision that resulted in one fatality Wednesday night in downtown Charleston. #Chsnews #Chstrfc

Prom season is in full swing around South Carolina. As you choose the perfect dress, tux and accessories, remember to make safety part of the planning, too. Stay sober. Buckle up. You want to be around to remember this once-in-a-lifetime evening. #TargetZeroSC

** UPDATE ** A two-vehicle collision overnight on SC-61 in West Ashley leaves one driver dead and two others hospitalized. #Chsnews #chstrfc #ArriveAlive

** UPDATE ** Media release regarding the two-vehicle collision last night at the intersection of SC-41 and Halfway Creek Road. #chsnews #chstrfc

Hit & Run Collision Leaves One Seriously Injured - Police Need Public’s Help #chsnews #chstrfc

Great article by ⁦Gregory Yee. Hundreds of SC pedestrians and bicyclists are dying. How some hope to change that. The Post and Courier postandcourier.com/news/hundreds-…

Driver Arrested After Striking Bicyclist in Downtown Charleston #chsnews #chstrfc

This morning... officers and deputies from several Lowcountry agencies conducted enforcement on the Ravenel Bridge. Great interagency cooperation to make our roadways safer. Charleston P.D. @MPPDPIO Charleston County Sheriff’s Office #ArriveAlive #chsnews #chstrfc

For the next two weeks, officers across South Carolina will be focusing efforts on seat belt enforcement during our annual Buckle Up South Carolina campaign. Remember... #ClickItOrTicket #BuckleUpSC Charleston P.D.

The Charleston area faces an epidemic of irresponsible + deadly motorist behavior. We'll gather on Thursday (May 30 @ 6 pm) in memory of those who have been killed by negligent drivers — join us as we share suggestions for actionable change. #safestreets facebook.com/events/1041824…

Our Sober Streets Gathering begins soon! Join us (+ bring your friends/neighbors) as we address our area's impaired + distracted driving epidemic, + share suggestions for actionable change. These tragedies are 100% preventable. Charleston P.D. @MADDOnline facebook.com/events/1041824…

Serious-Injury Collision Impacts Rush Hour Traffic on Ashley River Road #chsnews #chstrfc