x
Breaking News
More () »

Motorcyclist Killed in Sumter County Crash

The South Carolina Highway Patrol said one person was killed in a crash involving a car and a motorcycle.

Sumter County, SC (WLTX) -- The South Carolina Highway Patrol said one person was killed in a crash involving a car and a motorcycle.

Sumter County Coroner Robert Baker identified the victim as 50-year-old Scott Zeiler.

Corporal Sonny Collins said the accident happened at around 3 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Pinewood Road and Cains Mill Road. The motorcycle was traveling south on Pinewood Road when a car pulled in front of the motorcycle.

Cpl. Collins said Zeiler was transported to Palmetto Health Tuomey and died from his injuries. Zeiler was not wearing a helmet. The driver of the car was not injured.

Highway Patrol continues to investigate the accident. An autopsy for Zeiler will take place in Newberry at a later date.

Before You Leave, Check This Out