Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. As of Saturday no one has been charged in the collision but it remains under investigation by the highway patrol. After hitting the motorcycle, the Jeep collided with another vehicle on the other side of Ricky Lane. He grew up a lifelong practitioner in various martial arts, riding horses and motocross. Join Facebook to connect with Michael Smith and others you may know. In fact, there were few things he liked better than a nice seasonal breeze mixed with a … Support my work with a digital subscription, Driver shoots self after wreck on interstate in Lexington County, deputies say, Over $100 million in fake medical bills found in SC health care fraud, prosecutor says, USC police say student is wanted in fatal shooting near campus with one arrested, Why a Gamecock four-star didn’t play vs Florida and why a starter missed the 2nd half, Baptist hospital says doctors alleging ‘abysmal’ care are more worried about money, Fight heats up in $75 million law firm fee in SC Attorney General’s plutonium deal, Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in South Carolina on Oct. 8, Lawyer: $75 million fee SC AG Wilson gave law firms not subject to any oversight, SC Supreme Court rules McMaster can’t spend $32M in CARES Act aid on private schools, Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in South Carolina on Oct. 7, Richland One students can head back to school soon — twice a week. He is bigger than life." Please refer to FINRA’s BrokerCheck website for a list of those states. Connect to local news for just $4.99 a month for 12 months. The Official YouTube Channel for the artist, Michael W. Smith. It is true that one was a USC Gamecock and the other a Clemson Tiger.) May God comfort and bless you all during this difficult time. Coroner Gary Watts identified 65-year-old Michael S. Smith of Bridgecreek Drive in Columbia as the motorcyclist killed in a three-vehicle collision on … At about 12:45 p.m. Friday, Smith was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle along Clemson Road when the driver of a Jeep SUV tried to cross Clemson from Ricky Lane, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Share Michael's life story with friends and family. Looking for something to watch? He then went on to high diving in live shows at Magic Mountain and MGM Grand, which led to an amazing ride. With Smitty at the grill and Beverly stirring up the grits it was always a night to remember. An autopsy indicated that Smith died from blunt trauma of the torso. So many of Smitty's friends have communicated that in losing him, they have lost their best friend. Contact Information: Heinz College Carnegie Mellon University 4800 Forbes Avenue, HBH 2204 Pittsburgh PA, 15213 Email: mds@cmu.edu Voice: 412-268-5978 Michael Mike Smith, Jr., 41, passed away at St. Francis Hospital on June 8, 2020. Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. He writes about crime, law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Mike cherished the time he spent with the entire family whether that was relaxing during the holidays, going on family vacations, playing a round of the game he taught Matt, or boating on the lake while fishing with Leigh. View Michael "Mike" Smith’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Please consider a donation, as requested by the family. The Richland County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a Friday motorcycle crash near Interstate 77 in northeast Columbia. For all, Mike is irreplaceable. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. Coroner Gary Watts identified 65-year-old Michael S. Smith of Bridgecreek Drive in Columbia as the motorcyclist killed in a three-vehicle collision on Clemson Road near Ricky Lane, about a mile from I-77 along a commercial stretch near Blythewood. Was very friendly and dependable. Rest well Mike. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2010. fatal motorcyclist collisions hit a four year high. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. He will always be loved, always be missed, and always be a part of each of us. Mike Smith, originally from Houston, TX, started his multi-sport athletic career early. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. Mike also leaves behind a great band of cherished friendssome with ties of more than fifty years. "Smitty," one friend said, "will always be with us.