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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Four Harley-Davidson motorcycles involved in a deadly crash on I-20, SC cops say
One person was killed Saturday in a crash on Interstate 20 that left three others hospitalized, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Kendall Lamar Walker — a 57-year-old Augusta, Georgia resident — was the motorcycle rider who died in what Lexington County Coroner called an accident. The five-vehicle collision happened at about 3:20 p.m. on a stretch of I-20 in Lexington County, said Sgt. Tyler Tidwell. Four Harley-Davidson motorcycles were stopped on the right shoulder of the eastbound side of I-20 at the 51 mile marker, according to Tidwell. The motorcycles —2015, 2019, 2020 and 2021 models — were beneath the overpass for Longs Pond Road when a 2024 Chrysler ran off the right side of I-20 and crashed into all four of the Harley-Davidson bikes, Tidwell said. Walker, the driver of the 2015 Harley-Davidson, died at the scene, while the three other bikers were injured and taken to Prisma Health Richland hospital in Columbia, according to Tidwell. Further information on the conditions of the surviving motorcycle riders was not available. In addition to the Chrysler driver, there were three passengers in that vehicle, and none of them were hurt in the wreck, Tidwell said. No other injuries were reported. Walker was not wearing a helmet, according to the coroner's office. There was no word if any of the surviving motorcycle riders were wearing helmets, or if anyone in the Chrysler was wearing a seat belt. Information about what caused the Chrysler to veer off I-20 was not available, but the crash continues to be investigated by the Highway Patrol and coroner's office. Multiple lanes on the eastbound side of I-20 were blocked for hours following the collision, and the scene wasn't cleared until about 8 p.m., according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Through June 22, at least 371 people had died on South Carolina roads in 2025, according to the state Department of Public Safety. Last year, at least 948 people died in crashes in South Carolina, DPS reported. At least 17 people have died in Lexington County crashes in 2025, according to DPS data. There were 50 deaths in the county in 2024, DPS reported.
Fox News
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Fox News
Lightning strike injures 20 at popular South Carolina vacation getaway
Twenty people were injured on Tuesday afternoon when lightning struck a popular summertime lake destination in Lexington County, South Carolina. According to county officials, eight adults and 12 children were electrocuted when lightning struck Lake Murray at Dominion Beach Park. Twelve of the victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department, along with the county's fire service and EMS, quickly responded to the scene. "Strong relationships with other local agencies played a critical role in ensuring a quick, coordinated response, allowing first responders to assess patients efficiently and provide the best possible care," the county said. Dominion Beach Park is expected to reopen Wednesday after a safety inspection by local authorities. The news of the mass strike comes after a 29-year-old Colorado man was killed in a lightning strike during his honeymoon in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, last Friday. Over the weekend, four Kentucky women vacationing in Marco Island, Florida were also reportedly struck by lightning. According to the National Lightning Safety Council, there have been four fatal lightning strikes in the United States so far in 2025. Those deaths occurred in Texas, Mississippi, North Carolina and Florida. There were 12 lightning fatalities in 2024, according to the organization. "While lightning fatalities have decreased over the past 30 years, lightning continues to be one of the top storm-related killers in the United States," the awareness group's website says. "In addition, lightning injures many more people than it kills and leaves some survivors with life-long health problems." The organization advises postponing events if there will be lightning in the area, and notes that lightning can strike up to 10 miles from a thunderstorm. "Summertime leisure activities such as fishing, boating, camping, going to the beach, etc. contribute to about two-thirds of the lightning fatalities with the remainder related to work or routine daily activities," the group said. "The best way to protect yourself from lightning is to plan ahead so that you can avoid the lightning threat."
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
20 shocked, 12 hospitalized after lightning strike at Lake Murray, officials say
Twenty people were shocked by a lightning bolt that struck Lake Murray Tuesday afternoon, according to Lexington County officials. The lightning strike occurred around 5 p.m. Those hit included eight adults and 12 children, according to a Lexington County post to social media. 'It was bright and sunny at the lake, with clouds nearby but not overhead,' the Irmo Fire District posted to social media Tuesday evening. 'The bolt of lightning that hit the water energized a metal cable with buoys on it that surrounds the swimming area. Several people had swam out to the buoys and were holding onto the cable when it hit, and others were nearby swimming. Everybody got quite a jolt, we're so fortunate that injuries were not worse than they were.' Lexington County posted to social media that 12 of those struck were transported to three local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. All are expected to recover. 'Strong relationships with other local agencies played a critical role in ensuring a quick, coordinated response, allowing first responders to assess patients efficiently and provide the best possible care,' the county posted. 'Dominion Beach Park is expected to reopen tomorrow following safety assessments and clearance from authorities.' This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake
Twenty people were injured by a reported lightning strike at a South Carolina lake on Tuesday, fire officials confirmed. First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike hitting the water, Lexington County Fire Chief Kyle Minick of the patients were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, the County of Lexington said in a statement. All patients are expected to recover. A preliminary storm report from the National Weather Service indicates the lightning struck at around 4:43 p.m. Multiple fire, sheriff and emergency medical service agencies in Lexington County responded to the Dominion Beach Park at Dreher Dam."Strong relationships with other local agencies played a critical role in ensuring a quick, coordinated response, allowing first responders to assess patients efficiently and provide the best possible care" the county's statement said. Dominion Beach Park is expected to reopen Wednesday following safety assessments. Last week, a 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm in Manhattan after a fast-moving storm rolled in. The boy is expected to recover but was hospitalized with second-degree burns covering his torso and legs. Marine veteran's wife arrested by ICE, still in custody Reporter's Notebook: Some good news about AI West Virginia's "coal country" still recovering from February floods
CBS News
25-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake
Twenty people were injured by a reported lightning strike at a South Carolina lake on Tuesday, fire officials confirmed. First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike hitting the water, Lexington County Fire Chief Kyle Minick said. Twelve of the patients were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, the County of Lexington said in a statement. All patients are expected to recover. A preliminary storm report from the National Weather Service indicates the lightning struck at around 4:43 p.m. Multiple fire, sheriff and emergency medical service agencies in Lexington County responded to the Dominion Beach Park at Dreher Dam. "Strong relationships with other local agencies played a critical role in ensuring a quick, coordinated response, allowing first responders to assess patients efficiently and provide the best possible care" the county's statement said. Dominion Beach Park is expected to reopen Wednesday following safety assessments. Last week, a 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm in Manhattan after a fast-moving storm rolled in. The boy is expected to recover but was hospitalized with second-degree burns covering his torso and legs.
