Deanna Strawhorn-Yount, 43, killed in motorcycle accident on South Carolina Highway 28 in Clarks Hill, South Carolina
Modified Date:
Tue, 05/19/2015 - 6:14amAccident Date:
Sunday, May 17, 2015Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Clarks Hill
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a person died in a motorcycle accident on Sunday May 17, 2015.
UPDATE| EMS releases identity of motocyclist killed on Highway 28
EMS confirms that Deanna Strawhorn-Yount, 43, was the woman killed in the motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon. She died after being thrown from her bike after hitting a guard rail on Highway 28.
North Augusta woman dies in motorcycle crash in McCormick County
Highway Patrol stated she ran off the highway, struck a guardrail and was thrown from the motorcycle.
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A motorcyclist identified only as a white 43-year-old woman was traveling on South Carolina Highway 28 when she lost control of her vehicle, left the roadway, struck a guardrail, and was ejected. She was pronounced dead at the scene. More details will be posted as they are released.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Deanna Strawhorn-Yount
Roadway:
South Carolina Highway 28City:
Clarks Hill, SCCounty:
McCormick County, SCArea:
Augusta, GA
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