Biker killed in North Myrtle Beach wreck
A 30-year-old motorcyclist died Friday afternoon when his bike collided with a boat being towed in North Myrtle Beach, authorities said.
Ed Daniel Leatherwood of Rex, Ga., died from injuries sustained in the crash, said Horry County Deputy Coroner Michelle McSpadden.
The crash happened around 3 p.m. near Barefoot Landing and briefly shut down southbound traffic on U.S. 17.
The S.C. Highway Patrol is investigating the wreck.
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This story was originally published May 22, 2015 at 3:41 PM with the headline "Biker killed in North Myrtle Beach wreck."