Motorcyclist Dies in High-Speed Crash in York County, SC
ROCK HILL, SC — A motorcyclist died following a high-speed crash while attempting to evade law enforcement late Sunday night, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Rawlinson Road near Old Rawlinson Road. The rider, identified as Kyle Paul Fauls, 31, of Rock Hill, was operating a 2024 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Authorities said he accelerated to speeds exceeding 120 miles per hour while fleeing from deputies, who had initiated a traffic stop for reckless driving.
According to Sheriff Tony Breeden, Fauls was initially detected traveling at approximately 70 miles per hour in a 45 miles per hour zone before he attempted to evade deputies. As he turned onto Rawlinson Road, he lost control while trying to pass another vehicle and veered off the roadway, striking a ditch and a sign.
Emergency responders arrived shortly after the crash. Despite attempts to administer CPR, Fauls was pronounced dead at the scene. The S.C. Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident, with assistance from the York County Coroner’s Office.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash. Authorities have not reported any additional injuries, and lanes were closed during the investigation.