Fatal Wreck Monday Morning in Goose Creek

Goose Creek Police and the Berkeley County Coroner are investigating a wreck early Monday morning that killed the driver, according to Coroner Bill Salisbury.

Matthew Zayac, 23, was pronounced dead at the Medical University of South Carolina at 4:27 a.m.

Goose Creek officers responded to the area of 130 Cherry Hill Avenue at 12:40 a.m., according to Capt. John Grainger.

It appears Zayac was traveling north on Cherry Hill when his car left the roadway and hit two parked cars. According to Grainger, a preliminary investigation suggests both alcohol and excessive speed were contributing factors in the wreck. Seatbelt information wasn't available.

Zayac's car was extensively damaged and the driver had to be extricated by firefighters, Grainger said.

Two passengers were in the car. William Prescott, 21, is believed to have suffered a broken hip and leg. Claude Hyman, 22, refused treatment and was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for drug paraphernalia, Grainger said.