Suspect charged after striking Lancaster man in his yard, police say

A Lancaster man was struck by a vehicle in his front yard and killed Saturday morning, according to Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident happened at about 9:30 am. Saturday on Airport Road near Country Club Drive, about a mile from the city of Lancaster, according to Lance Cpl. Justin Sutherland of the S.C. Highway Patrol.

The pedestrian, 60-year-old Charles Byrdic, was in his yard when the driver, Abel Bordonio, 42, of Lancaster drove his 2004 Chevrolet SUV off the left side of the road, Sutherland said.

Bordonio’s car struck Byrdic, then overturned and hit a tree, Sutherland said.

Bordonio, who was wearing a seat belt, was taken to Springs Memorial Hospital in Lancaster with injuries, Sutherland said.

Byrdic died on the scene, Lancaster County Deputy Coroner Lynette Walker said.

Bordonio is charged with driving without a driver’s license, Sutherland said.

The highway patrol is investigating.

Tracy Kimball: tkimball@heraldonline.com

This story was originally published August 4, 2018 at 3:29 PM with the headline "Suspect charged after striking Lancaster man in his yard, police say."