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Coroner: Motorcyclist Killed After Collision With Vehicle

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BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A biker has died following a recent accident with an automobile, according to Berkeley County Coroner George Oliver.

The initial accident occurred on March 7, 2019, at approximately 4:49 p.m at US 17-A and the I-26 overpass in Summerville.

The victim riding the motorcycle was transported to an area hospital for a trauma-related treatment.

The victim was eventually pronounced dead on March 25, 2019 at 3:33 p.m. from accident-related injuries.

Oliver stated that the victim was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

The victim of the motorcycle vs. automobile collision was identified as David Walter McDowell, 56, of Summerville.