Motorcyclist Dies in Crash

SCHP Patrol Vehicle - File Photo
Photo credit Lee Rogers

Master Trooper Gary Miller with the South Carolina Highway Patrol reports a fatal wreck on Piedmont Highway Saturday.

The collision happen around 6:20pm on Piedmont Highway near Interstate 85.

Master Trooper Miller says a Motorcyclist was traveling west, not wearing a helmet and the sole rider of the bike.

The driver of a 2012 Chrysler sedan was trying to enter Piedmont Highway from a private drive when she failed the right-of-way and struck the Rider.

The Motorcyclist died on the scene.

Emma D. Thompson, 82 of Mauldin, was the sole occupant of her vehicle and was not injured. 

Thompson has been charged with Failure to Yield Right-Of-Way.

The name of the Rider has not been released.

Master Trooper Gray Miller says there is no other information at this time.

 

 

 

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