Fatal motorcycle accident in Pickens County

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that occurred early this morning in Pickens County. According to Master Trooper David Jones of the Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 1am on Highway 135 near Montague Drive, which is north of Easley. Jones says that one unit is involved and the driver of the vehicle, a 2003 Yamaha Motorcycle, is deceased. The deceased was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and was declared dead at the scene, according to Jones. The motorcycle was traveling north on Highway 135 and struck a deer in the roadway, which caused the motorcycle to eject the driver.