YORK COUNTY, SC
— A fatal motorcycle crash in
York County
is under investigation after a man was killed in a single-vehicle collision early
Saturday morning
, according to
South Carolina Highway Patrol
.
Authorities say the crash occurred around
2:50 a.m. on July 20
along
Porter Road
, when the rider of a
2012 Harley-Davidson
motorcycle crossed the centerline while traveling north and veered off the roadway.
Motorcycle Collided With Trees After Leaving Road
After crossing the centerline, the motorcycle reportedly
left the left side of the road
and
struck nearby trees
, officials said. The impact of the crash was severe, and the rider was
pronounced dead at the scene
.
As of Saturday evening, the
identity of the deceased
has not yet been released pending family notification.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
The
South Carolina Highway Patrol
is continuing to investigate the crash and has not indicated whether speed, impairment, or road conditions played a role. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
This is one of several recent
single-vehicle motorcycle crashes
across the Carolinas amid the summer riding season.
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