Hit and Run

12/5/2016 11:26 a.m. Update:

The Mount Pleasant Police Department’s Traffic Bureau continues their investigation into the fatal collision that occurred on I-526 on Friday night, December 2, 2016. All parties involved in this collision have been identified and upon conclusion of the investigation it is anticipated charges will be filed. The Mount Pleasant Police Department extends their condolences to the families and wants to thank the public for their assistance in this case.



12/3/2016 9:45 p.m. Update: We have just located the car and driver from this collision. Thank you to everyone for the assistance!

On December 2, 2016, at approximately 9:53 p.m., officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to a fatal hit and run collision on Interstate 526 eastbound near Longpoint Road. After the collision, a light blue Kia Sorento left the scene. Witnesses described the Kia as possibly between a 2006-2008 with grey plastic front and rear bumpers. The driver was described as a white male who is approximately 30 years of age with a slender build. Witnesses also described him as having short hair as well as facial hair. A white female was in the passenger seat. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to call Pfc. Cowdrey at 843-884-4176 or email him at mcowdrey@tompsc.com. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111, submit a tip through our smartphone application, or submit a tip at http://mppdnews.blogspot.com/p/submit-tip.html. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information which leads to an arrest.

Hit and Run Suspect Arrested

 

Joseph Bosso

537 Calico Retreat

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

 

 

 

 

Mount Pleasant, SC – Mount Pleasant Police arrest suspect involved in New Year’s hit and run on Ben Sawyer Blvd.

 

Joseph Bosso was arrested today for a hit and run that occurred on January 1, 2016 at 12:46am in the parking lot of CVS located at 1401 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mr. Bosso was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Collision with Great Bodily Injury and Leaving the Scene of a Collision with Personal Injury after he struck two pedestrians and left the area. He was lodged at the Al Cannon, Jr. Detention Center.



 

 

 

 

 



Hit and Run Suspect

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help to find a suspect involved in a hit and run collision. On January 1, 2016 at 12:46am a silver or grey sport utility vehicle struck two pedestrians in the parking lot of CVS located at 1401 Ben Sawyer Blvd. and then left the scene. The vehicle is described as a newer model and should have damage on both front quarter panels as well as both headlights. The vehicle was last seen heading southbound on Ben Sawyer Blvd. towards Chuck Dawley Blvd. One person was transported to a local hospital. 

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this vehicle or the driver is asked to call 843-884-4176 or email Pfc. Ledbetter at nledbetter@tompsc.com. Those who wish to remain anonymous may submit a tip through our blog at http://www.mppdnews.blogspot.com/p/submit-tip.html or through our smart phone app.

Hit and Run Reported on Highway 41 near Rivertowne

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (October 15, 2014) The Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to a hit and run on October 14, 2014 where a dark in color sports utility vehicle struck a 17 year old teenager who was riding his skateboard. The vehicle continued down Highway 41 towards Highway 17 without stopping at the scene of the collision.


The suspect vehicle was coming from the Berkeley County area on Highway 41 when the vehicle collided with the victim who was crossing the roadway from Rivertowne towards Dunes West. The victim was transported to the hospital due to his injuries. This occurred around 8:24pm.

If anyone has any information about this incident, you are asked to call 843-743-7200 or email Cpl. Eric Postell at EPostell@tompsc.com. You can also call Crimestoppers at 843-554-1111.