Motorcycle accident claims life of Prosperity man

A Prosperity man has died as a result of a motorcycle accident in Newberry Sunday, officials say.

Dakota Keith Murphy, 22, died in the accident which took place around 11:25 a.m. in the 2800 block of Main Street, Newberry County Coroner Craig Newton said in an advisory issued Sunday.

Murphy lost control of the motorcycle and ran off of the right side of the road, Newton said. He died at the scene from his injuries and was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

The collision is being investigated by the coroner's office, the Newberry City Police Department and the S.C Highway Patrol.

Mindy Lucas