Motorcyclist killed in northern Pickens County

A Sunday morning accident in Pickens County took the life of a motorcyclist.  The state patrol is deferring to the coroner’s office for the identity of the deceased.  Trooper Brandon Bolt said the accident was logged at 11:20 yesterday morning on SC 11, eight miles north of Pickens.  Involved:  a motorcycle and an SUV.  According to Bolt, the accident occurred when the SUV driver, who was not hurt, slowed to turn onto a private drive and the motorcycle attempted to pass.