Police cruiser lights at the scene of a fatal accident involving a pedestrian in Charleston, SC

Date of Incident: August 21, 2024

South Carolina Reporting Authority: Anderson County Coroner’s Office

Type of Accident: Bicycle-Vehicle Collision

Location of Accident: Fire Tower Road near Mountain View Road

Injuries: One Fatality

Description of Accident: A tragic accident occurred Wednesday night in Williamston, Anderson County, where a bicyclist was struck and killed by an SUV. The crash happened on Fire Tower Road near Mountain View Road when a 2011 Ford SUV, traveling west, crossed the center line and collided head-on with a man riding his bicycle. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, and the victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.

Local Media Coverage: Bicyclist hit head-on in deadly Anderson County, South Carolina crash

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