Randy Gordan, 79, found dead after fall into creek in Pendleton, South Carolina; cyclist had hung shirt in tree to signal for help
Modified Date:
Fri, 08/12/2016 - 6:44amAccident Date:
Thursday, August 11, 2016Cyclist found dead hung shirt in tree to signal for help after fall into creek, coroner says
He said crews found Gordan's shirt hanging on a tree limb near his body and believes it was used to signal for help.
Pendleton Police Chief Doyle Burdette said Gordan parked his car Thursday morning in Pendleton and was headed toward Anderson on his bike.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Randy Gordan
Roadway:
Sargent DriveCity:
Pendleton, SCCounty:
Anderson County, SC
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