Troopers: motorcyclist killed after hitting tree in the road

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — The South Carolina State Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist died early Wednesday morning.

The accident happened at 5:30 a.m. on Highway 207 near Jenkins Road. Troopers say the driver of a 2004 Honda motorcycle was driving south on Highway 207 when they hit a tree in the road.

The motorcyclist died at the scene.

Authorities have not released the name of the victim.