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Coroner identifies man killed in cycling accident in Lexington County

Authorities have identified the cyclist killed in a Saturday car crash in Lexington County.

Charles Justin McCaskill, 36, of Gaston, was struck by a vehicle while he was riding his bicycle down Fish Hatchery Road in Gaston, according to a release from Lexington County Coroner Margret Fisher.

McCaskill was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was not injured, according to the release.

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Lucas Daprile
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