U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Joel Michael Robertson
1978
Joel Michael Robertson served the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years. Joel served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Detective Joel Robertson was killed when his department vehicle was struck head-on by another vehicle on Highway 17 in the Whitehall Terrace section of Mount Pleasant.
The driver of the other vehicle was also killed in the crash.
Detective Robertson had served with the Charleston County Police Department for four years and was assigned to the Warrants Division. He had previously served with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office for two years.
The driver of the other vehicle was also killed in the crash.
Detective Robertson had served with the Charleston County Police Department for four years and was assigned to the Warrants Division. He had previously served with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by five siblings, stepfather, and grandmother.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1957 – 1960
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Charleston County Police Department
Detective
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August 2, 2026
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