Zackary Michael Stelk, 21, was killed in a pickup truck-vs.-motorcycle crash on Interstate 85 in Anderson County, South Carolina
Coroner identifies man killed in motorcycle crash on I-85
South Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers say this is five miles west of the City of Anderson. According to troopers, a 1999 Ford F-350 pickup truck and a 2002 Suzuki Motorcycle were traveling north on I-85. Troopers say the driver of the motorcycle hit the rear of the pickup truck causing the crash.
Motorcyclist identified in fatal Anderson Co. crash
A 1999 Ford F-350 and a 2002 Suzuki motorcycle were both traveling north on the roadway when the motorcycle hit the rear of the truck. The motorcyclist, later identified as Zachary Michael Stelk, died as a result of his injuries sustained. Stelk was 21-years-old.
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