Uricchio law firm founder killed in motorcycle wreck Monday night
A 69-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle wreck late Monday night at Meeting and Jackson streets, Charleston police spokesman Charles Francis said.
The Charleston County coroner has identified the man as prominent Charleston criminal defense attorney Paul “Ricky” Uricchio, founder of Uricchio Law Firm.
The driver reportedly lost control, struck the median and was ejected from the motorcycle.
An ambulance transported him to Medical University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police recovered a 9 millimeter pistol and a hunting knife from the scene of the crash, according to a report.
We will continue to update this story as details are available.
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