A tragic incident unfolded in Lancaster County as the South Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed the death of a motorcyclist following a single-vehicle crash late Friday night; the crash involved a collision with a utility pole on Taxahaw Road, near Dahlia Road, around 5 miles east of Lancaster, according to reports from local news outlets, according to QC News report.
The incident, which took place shortly before 10 p.m. on Friday, resulted in the death of 23-year-old Haven Chance Mangum, who was operating a 2024 Honda CMX500 motorcycle westbound before veering off the road and striking the pole, as per WCCB Charlotte.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is currently leading an in-depth investigation to discern the circumstances that led up to the fatal accident, and at this stage, the details surrounding what caused Mangum to lose control of the motorcycle remain unclear.
While details surrounding the cause of the accident remain scant, the tragedy adds to the history of vehicular incidents in the region which often prompt questions about road safety and the measures needed to prevent future loss of life, the Highway Patrol and the Lancaster County Coroner's Office have yet to release new information as the investigation continues, according to WCNC.
The community mourns the untimely passing of Mangum, whose life was cut short in the blink of an eye; meanwhile, local authorities are urging motorists to practice caution and adhere to road safety protocols in an effort to stem the tide of such heartbreaking incidents.
