A 39‑year‑old bicyclist, Thomas Wayne Linder, was killed Tuesday night in York County, S.C., after being struck from behind by a northbound Jeep Cherokee on SC 274 near Ross Brook Trace in Lake Wylie, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
What happened
- The crash occurred just before 10 p.m., with both the Jeep and the bicycle traveling north on SC 274 when the Jeep hit the cyclist in the rear.
- Linder was pronounced dead at the scene; the driver of the Jeep, the only occupant, was not injured.
Investigation status
- SCHP has not said whether the Jeep remained at the scene or if any charges will be filed, noting that the crash is still an active investigation.
- Troopers are reviewing the circumstances leading up to the collision, including speed, visibility, and whether impairment or distracted driving played a role.
