Motorcyclist is killed when he collides with tractor trailer on Highway 123.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:18am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, January 11, 2014

Motorcyclist dies in collision with tractor-trailer.

Emergency crews were called to a wreck on Highway 123 near Cryovac Boulevard in Oconee County.

Emergency crews were called to a wreck on Highway 123 near Cryovac Boulevard in Oconee County.

According to county officials, a motorcycle and tractor-trailer collided around 10:15 a.m. Sunday.

According to the Oconee County Coroner, the 64-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to Greenville Memorial where he died around 11:52 a.m. Sunday.

The coroner has not released the victim's name pending family notification.

Seneca and Oconee County emergency workers said the South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

It appears that the motorcyclist turned or veered into the tandem wheels of the passing tractor-trailer as both vehicles traveled in the same direction.

People Involved: 
City: 
Seneca, SC

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