75-year-old Columbia man killed in motorcycle crash

driver dies after crashing into a utility pole and tree in Georgetown County.
driver dies after crashing into a utility pole and tree in Georgetown County.(Live 5 News)
Published: Oct. 17, 2019 at 11:53 AM EDT
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NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - A man lost his life in a deadly motorcycle crash in Newberry County on Wednesday afternoon.

Elwood “Woody” Duernberger, 75, was riding his motorcycle on Hwy 391 when he collided with a car, the Newberry County coroner said.

Officials have not shared what caused the crash.

Duernberger died of blunt force trauma, the coroner confirmed. He was not wearing a helmet.

South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.

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