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Man killed in moped crash in Surfside Beach
Posted: 11.22.2011 at 10:45 AM
Updated: 11.22.2011 at 11:00 AM
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Surfside Beach police say Dennis Sawyer, 43, a was traveling on his moped in Surfside Beach when he collided with a four-door Mercedes Benz about 8 p.m. Monday.

It happened on Highway 17 Business and 13th Avenue North.

Police said Sawyer died early Tuesday morning from the injuries sustained in the crash. The coroner's office says he's from the Myrtle Beach area.

Police say Sawyer was not wearing a helmet. They suspect no alcohol was involved in the accident.

Police said the driver of the Mercedes was not hurt in the collision.

No charges have been filed.

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