Person dead after being hit, thrown from bicycle in York Co., officials say

YORK COUNTY, S.C. — One person is dead after being hit while riding their bicycle in York County Monday morning, officials said.

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Jennifer Phillips, 36, was driving on Highway 161 near Flat Rock Road when she hit the bicyclist from behind and the victim was thrown from the bike, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol.

The victim was confirmed dead at the scene.

Jennifer Phillips ,36, of York has been charged after troopers say she rear ended a bike on Hwy 161 this morning near Flat Rock Rd, killing the biker. They were both going south on 161. She's charged with driving too fast for conditions. The crash is under investigation.
— Greg Suskin (@GSuskinWSOC9) July 29, 2019