Lexington Man and Teen Motorcyclist Killed on Kyzer Road
In a tragic incident late Tuesday night, a 63-year-old man and a 17-year-old motorcyclist lost their lives in a fatal collision on Kyzer Road in Lexington, South Carolina. The man was checking his mail when the teen motorcyclist hit him.
Incident Details
Identified as Kevin Scott Collins, the Lexington resident was crossing the road to check his mailbox when he was struck by the motorcycle driven by James Leonard Ely III, also a Lexington resident. The accident happened on the 200 block of Kyzer Road around 10 p.m.
Fatalities at the Scene
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office confirmed the deaths of both Collins and the motorcyclist, Ely, at the scene. The Coroner’s Office also confirmed that Ely was travelling west on Kyzer Road at the time of the accident. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Additional Casualty and Safety Measures
Ely, the young motorcyclist, was not riding alone. He had a passenger on the motorcycle who was transported to a nearby hospital with only minor injuries, as stated by a news release from the Coroners Office. Both the motorcyclist and the passenger were also wearing helmets at the time of the crash which can account for the passenger’s lesser injuries.
Investigation Underway
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is currently investigating the fatal crash and further details are awaited. Preliminary observations suggest that Collins had just checked his mailbox and was crossing the street when he was hit by Ely’s motorcycle. In South Carolina, teenagers as young as 15 can obtain a beginners motorcycle license from the state’s DMV.
Call For Caution
This incident has alarmed local residents and road safety advocates, sending a strong message about the importance of road safety, pedestrian vigilance, and the seriousness of driving responsibility, particularly for young road users. With an investigation underway, it is hoped that further details of this tragic incident will shed light on necessary precautions and measures to prevent such incidents from reoccurring in the future.
The tragic incident brings to light the responsibility that lies in the hands of every road user. Whether pedestrian or vehicle driver, everyone shares the road and must adhere to safety protocols and exhibit best practices to prevent such unfortunate events.
