Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died due to a single motorcycle accident on U.S. 21 near I-26 in the West Columbia area of Lexington County at approximately 8:50 P.M. on Saturday

According to Fisher, Mr. Philip James Bugger, 49, of Gaston was traveling northbound on U.S. 21 when he left the right side of the road striking several construction barrels and a road sign. Mr. Bugger, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead on scene due to the injuries sustained in the collision. A passenger on the motorcycle, who was not wearing a helmet, was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol continue to investigate the incident.