Fatal Motorcycle Accident on I-85

A fatal accident occurred on I-85 involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. The incident took place near Exit 20 on Sunday at 3:45 p.m., as reported by the Anderson County coroner. The motorcycle was heading north when it rear-ended a pick-up truck, resulting in the motorcyclist being ejected. The motorcyclist, identified as Zackary Michael Stelk, a 21-year-old from Simpsonville, was pronounced dead at the scene. The pick-up truck driver was unharmed. According to the coroner, excessive speed contributed to the accident, which has been officially classified as such. The Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident.