News Summary
A high-speed motorcycle crash in North Augusta led to the death of a man fleeing from police. Roosevelt Walker III, 46, lost control of his motorcycle during a pursuit and sustained fatal injuries. Investigations revealed that he had a suspended license and active warrants. The incident raises concerns about public safety and law enforcement protocols.
North Augusta experienced a tragic incident on October 20, 2025, when Roosevelt Walker III, a 46-year-old man, was killed in a high-speed motorcycle crash while fleeing from police. The crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. after police attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Walker’s motorcycle, which was clocked traveling at 80 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone on Edgefield Road near St. James Street.
Officer C. Drayton was monitoring the vehicle’s speed when Walker accelerated further, reaching speeds of 83 mph before backup was called. Another officer’s presence near Edgewood Drive prompted Walker to slow down momentarily. However, he soon made a U-turn and accelerated to over 100 mph, initiating a police chase that lasted less than a minute and spanned approximately 0.8 miles.
Walker ultimately lost control of his 2013 Harley-Davidson while attempting to avoid another vehicle near Belvedere-Clearwater Road. The impact ejected him from the motorcycle, resulting in severe head injuries. Law enforcement officers at the scene administered CPR and provided oxygen until emergency medical services (EMS) arrived. Despite their efforts, Walker succumbed to his injuries hours later at Wellstar MCG Health.
Investigation and Findings
After the crash, police detected a strong odor of alcohol on Walker’s person. Investigations revealed that he had a suspended license and there were three active warrants out for him related to identity theft, speeding, and driving under suspension. Additionally, the motorcycle’s license plate was expired and did not match the vehicle.
No officers or bystanders sustained injuries during the pursuit or the crash. However, the incident highlighted Walker’s extensive criminal history, which included numerous arrests for offenses such as domestic violence, disorderly conduct, and failure to pay child support. Notably, in 2022, he was convicted of discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, resulting in a 60-day jail sentence and two years of probation. Previous charges against him included attempted murder, which were ultimately dismissed, as well as several arrests related to weapons offenses and assaults.
Community Response
Despite the circumstances surrounding his death, Kiara Barnes Walker, his sister-in-law, remembered him as a loving husband and father. She invited the community to celebrate his life, showcasing the contrasting perspectives of those who knew him personally and the serious nature of his legal troubles.
Conclusion
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with high-speed pursuits and the consequences that may arise from rapidly escalating situations. It raises questions about public safety, law enforcement protocols, and the factors that lead individuals to engage in reckless behavior while evading police.
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Additional Resources
- The Augusta Press
- Google Search: high-speed chase safety
- Legacy.com: Sonia Moreno
- Wikipedia: Motorcycle safety
- Augusta Chronicle
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Traffic accident
- Thomas Poteet & Son
- Google News: motorcycle crash
- Legacy.com: Daniel Widener
- Google Scholar: law enforcement protocols
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