Motorcyclist Robert Richard Edward Hicks, 23, killed in crash with car on I-26 West in Laurens, South Carolina

Modified Date: 
Mon, 09/28/2015 - 10:14am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, September 12, 2015

Troopers: Late night crash kills motorcycle driver

Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said a motorcycle driver was killed in a late night crash. The identity of the motorcycle driver has not been released. The driver of a 2006 Nissan vehicle was traveling west, went to change lanes, and struck a 2006 Yamaha motorcycle, according to troopers. The motorcycle driver was not wearing a helmet and was ejected. They were pronounced dead on the scene, according to troopers.

Motorcyclist thrown from bike in Upstate highway crash

Laurens County Coroner Francis "Nick" Nichols said Robert Richard Edward Hicks, 23, of Elgin died of blunt force trauma to his head and body. Rhyne said Hicks was westbound on a 2006 Yamaha when it was struck by a 2006 four-door Nissan going in the same direction, Rhyne said.
People Involved: 
Robert Richard Edward Hicks
Roadway: 
I-26 West

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