Several Injured in Series of Fights During Atlantic Beach Bike Week Festivities, Police Chief Says

Atlantic Beach Bike Week Sees Violence as 12 Hospitalized in Series of Fights – Knowhere News

Atlantic Beach Bike Week, one of the most popular events in South Carolina, took a disturbing turn this weekend after a series of fights broke out, sending 12 people to the hospital and causing widespread panic among attendees. The situation started to escalate on Saturday night, May 25, during the peak of the annual bike rally. According to reports, fights began breaking out near the area of 30th Avenue South and Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach…

Several injured in series of fights during Atlantic Beach bike week festivities, police chief says

ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Several people were hurt after a series of fights broke out early Sunday morning at the Memorial Day Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival in Atlantic Beach, the town's police chief told News13. "There were a couple of fights that broke out, causing panic in the crowd and several people were injured trying to leave the area," Chief Carlos Castillo Jr. said. "Adequate police and medical staff were on hand …

12 injured in series of fights during Atlantic Beach bike week festivities, police chief says

ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- A dozen people were hurt after a series of fights broke out early Sunday morning at the Memorial Day Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival in Atlantic Beach, the town's police chief told News13. "There were a couple of fights that broke out, causing panic in the crowd and several people were injured trying to leave the area," Chief Carlos Castillo Jr. said. "Adequate police and medical staff were on hand …

At least 10 injured in mass casualty event at Memorial Day Weekend celebration

AT least 10 people have been taken to hospital after a Memorial Day Weekend celebration turned to chaos. The Atlantic Beach Bike Festival in South Carolina was shut down by cops after panicked concert-goers caused a stampede on Saturday night. WPDEConcert goers fled in panic on Saturday night after an alleged argument began at the Black Bike Week event[/caption] WPDEAt least 10 people were taken to hospital, according to reports[/caption] WPDETh…

12 taken to hospital after Atlantic Beach fights 'causing panic,' officials say

On Sunday morning, Atlantic Beach Mayor Pro Tem, John David, told ABC 15 there was not a "mass casualty" event last night and there were no deaths.

'Like a homecoming': After 45 years, Atlantic Beach Bikefest still draws thousands

The annual Memorial Day Bikefest continues in Atlantic Beach through May 26. The tiny town surrounded by North Myrtle Beach hosts thousands of motorcyclists and fun seekers.