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    44-year-old bicyclist killed in crash near Timmonsville, coroner says

    By Dennis Bright,

    2024-07-19

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    FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A bicyclist was killed Thursday night in a crash near Timmonsville in Florence County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

    Dionte’ Marcell Douglas, 44, of Florence, died at the scene of the crash, Coroner Keith von Lutcken said Friday morning. The crash, which was reported to the highway patrol at about 9:35 p.m., happened on Highway 76 about 2.5 miles east of Timmonsville.

    SCHP Master Trooper Brandon Bolt said the bicyclist and a 2012 GMC SUV collided. The GMC was traveling west and the bicyclist was going east.

    The driver of the GMC was alone in the vehicle and was not hurt, Bolt said.

    No additional details were immediately available. Count on News13 for updates.

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    Dennis Bright is a Digital Producer at News13 . He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on, Facebook , X, formerly Twitter , and read more of his work here .

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    stumpman
    07-20
    Here is an idea, if you want to ride a bicycle, don't get on the road!! Ride on a designated path!!
    TheUglyTruth
    07-20
    This was my coworker and friend, my heart is broken over this
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