Coroner identifies motorcyclist struck and killed on I-20; suspect arrested

(Courtesy: LCDC) DeAngelo Cunningham

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Coroner says a motorcyclist, who died as a result of being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 20 Westbound, has been identified.

Officials say it happened near exit 39 at approximately 12:30AM on September 6, 2020.

According to Coroner Margaret Fisher, Jeremy Shane Smith, 49, of Aiken was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained.

The Coroner says Smith, who was wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound on a Harley Davidson motorcycle when he was struck from behind by a motor vehicle.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol says the driver of that vehicle, DeAngelo Cunningham, 28, has been charged with felony DUI and leaving the scene of a collision involving death.

The incident is under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Officials say Cunningham was taken to the Lexington County Detention Center where he was denied bond.