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SC bicyclist dies following after-dark collision with vehicle, police say

A Lancaster Police Department vehicle.
A Lancaster Police Department vehicle. Lancaster Police Department

A South Carolina bicyclist has died after colliding with a vehicle in Lancaster.

Jeffery Jewett, 36, of Lancaster, died at a hospital shortly after the crash Friday night on Arch Street, according to the Lancaster Police Department and the county coroner.

The crash happened after dark around 7 p.m., officials said.

Police did not release the name of the driver of the vehicle; investigation by the police department and S.C. Highway Patrol continues.

Andrew Dys
The Herald
Andrew Dys covers breaking news and public safety for The Herald, where he has been a reporter and columnist since 2000. He has won 51 South Carolina Press Association awards for his coverage of crime, race, justice, and people. He is author of the book “Slice of Dys” and his work is in the U.S. Library of Congress.
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