Motorcyclist Killed in Irmo Accident
The Lexington County Coroner identified the motorcyclist as Preston Wayne Grantham, 32, of West Columbia, who died in a crash on I-26 near Irmo early Saturday.
Preston Wayne Grantham, 32, of West Columbia, was killed in a motorcycle crash on I-26 near Irmo on November 7, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
How the I-26 Motorcycle Crash Unfolded
The crash happened at about 1:40 a.m. on westbound I-26 between mile markers 103 and 104, near the Harbison Boulevard exit. Troopers said Grantham was riding a 2025 Yamaha motorcycle that struck the rear of a 2009 Dodge Charger, with both vehicles traveling west. The coroner said Grantham was ejected from the motorcycle and struck by several other vehicles, which did not stay at the scene. Grantham died at the scene, according to the coroner. Troopers have not released whether the Charger's driver was injured.
Where the Highway Patrol Investigation Stands
The Highway Patrol's accident investigation team is still looking into the crash, and the coroner's office is also continuing its work. The vehicles that struck Grantham have not been identified. Troopers asked anyone with information about them to call the Highway Patrol at 803-896-9621 or Crime Stoppers at 888-CRIMESC to leave an anonymous tip.
Hit-and-run investigations can stay open for months. Some are solved long after the crash, when a new tip or piece of video comes in.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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