Man found dead at Hilton Head boat landing identified, Sheriff’s Office says
This story was updated at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
A man who was found dead Monday morning at the Broad Creek Boat Landing on Hilton Head Island has been identified, according to a news release from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
The news release said no evidence was found to suggest foul play in the death of Matthew Johnson, 65, of Hilton Head.
A forensic autopsy will be conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Deputies were at the scene on Helmsman Way on Monday morning. During the investigation, Johnson’s vehicle was found on the side of the Charles E. Fraser Bridge.
No other information was immediately available.
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This story was originally published January 18, 2021 at 11:14 AM.
