Second motorcycle crash in 48 hours kills Pendleton man

A 46-year old man from the Anderson County town of Pendleton lost his life last night in the crash of his motorcycle on the LaFrance Road.  Deputy Coroner Don McCown said Stacy Joe Whitfield died at the scene around 8:15 Friday night when his motorcycle went out of control and landed on top of him off the roadway.  He was not wearing a helmet, McCown reported.  The deputy coroner’s supervisor, Anderson Coroner Greg Shore, said Whitfield’s death was second in 48 hours in the Pendleton area, and he encourages all riders to be mindful of their speed, obey traffic laws, and to stay alert while riding.