Bike Week Results in One Fatailty

Will Parker

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Bike Week usually means two things for local’s loud noise and increased traffic. Though important, we must also increase our alertness for these bikers. With the 2008 Pilgrimage over our roadways are quiet and reports indicate only one fatality had occurred.

Clarence Thomas Potter, 59, of Kenansville, was struck and killed as he rode his motorcycle. He died during early morning hours at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington after being airlifted.

Police reports show the accident occurred at the intersection of 21st Avenueand Robert M. Grissom Parkway at 8 p.m.

“We don’t have many details on the wreck,” said Geri Romeo, records supervisor for the Myrtle Beach Police Department. “It is still under investigation.”

The two occupants of the Chevrolet Cavalier involved in the accident were not seriously injured, yet sustained heavy front-end damage to the vehicle as a result.

Charges have yet to be filed in the deadly wreck.