Executive Summary
- The crash occurred Thursday at approximately 10 p.m. on McCrays Mill Road in Sumter.
- A 2014 Harley-Davidson motorcycle exited the roadway and struck a ditch.
- The operator of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The South Carolina Highway Patrol remains the lead agency investigating the incident.
SUMTER, S.C. — The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is investigating a fatal single-vehicle traffic collision that occurred Thursday night in Sumter County. According to authorities, the incident resulted in the death of the motorcycle operator at the scene.
Investigators report that the crash took place at approximately 10 p.m. on McCrays Mill Road. The vehicle, identified as a 2014 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, was traveling east when the operator reportedly lost control. Officials stated that the motorcycle ran off the left side of the roadway near the intersection with Player Road and subsequently struck a ditch.
The driver succumbed to injuries sustained during the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not been immediately released pending notification of next of kin.
Investigative Outlook
The South Carolina Highway Patrol has assumed command of the inquiry to determine the precise cause of the accident. Investigators typically review factors such as road conditions, speed, and mechanical integrity in such cases. At this time, no additional information regarding potential contributing factors has been made available by law enforcement officials, and the investigation remains active.
