Motorcyclist David Wayne Allen, 41, killed in three-vehicle crash on Highway 110 in Cherokee County, South Carolina

Modified Date:

Mon, 12/07/2015 - 10:48am

Accident Date:

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Motorcycle rider killed in 3 vehicle crash

State troopers said a motorcycle driver was killed in a crash involving three vehicles Sunday. One of the motorcycle drivers was killed, the other suffered minor injuries in the crash. State troopers have not said if anyone will be charged, and that the investigation continues. Sunday on Highway 110 near Bonner Road in Cherokee County, S.C. State troopers said a pick-up truck pulled off from a stop sign and into the path of two motorcycles. The crash happened before 1:00 p.m.

Coroner identifies motorcyclist killed in Cherokee Co. collision

The Cherokee County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 41-year-old David Wayne Allen of Judith Lane. The coroner said a helmet was found at the scene and investigators are working to determine if Allen was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident

People Involved:

David Wayne Allen

Roadway:

Highway 110

County:

Cherokee County, SC

Area:

Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC