One man is in custody after the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) says he was involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist dead.
Around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, a bicyclist was traveling south on Springdale Road, not far from Summit Avenue, before being hit by a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction, troopers said.
The cyclist, identified as 59-year-old Lamont Stewart of Lancaster, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Lancaster County Coroner's Office.
SCHP asked the public for help locating the suspect that fled the scene. Officials described the suspect vehicle to be a 1998-2005 silver Chevrolet S-10 or GMC Sonoma.
On Monday, SCHP announced Bryon Mackey, 30, had been taken into custody for this incident. Mackey is charged with leaving a scene involving death, driving under suspension, and reckless homicide.
This is an open and ongoing investigation. WCNC Charlotte will update viewers with any new information.
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