A fatal collision happened in Mauldin that resulted in the death of an off-duty law enforcement officer on Monday, January 5, on West Butler Road at Highway 276 at about 5 p.m. Austin Gotowka, 22, an off-duty officer with the Mauldin Police Department, was killed in the collision after Gotowka lost control of his motorcycle and slid into the intersection. The driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash sustained no injuries. An autopsy for Gotowka is scheduled for Tuesday. Police said that more information on memorial plans will be made public on Tuesday.

People Involved: Austin Gotowka