Motorcyclist dies in crash on S.C. 55 in York County, troopers say

The incident happened just before 10 p.m. Tuesday.
The crash happened on S.C. 55 and Laurelwood Drive in York County.
Published: Jun. 8, 2022 at 5:51 AM EDT
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YORK COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) – A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night in York County, authorities said.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a man in an SUV was driving east on S.C. 55 shortly before 10 p.m. when he tried to turn left from Highway 55 onto Laurelwood Drive.

When the vehicle turned left, it collided with a Harley Davidson motorcycle coming from the opposite direction.

The driver of the motorcycle, identified as 33-year-old Trever Wayne Ballard, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the SUV was unharmed, according to law enforcement.

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