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SC Midlands man dies after moped crash

A Lexington County man has died as a result of a Saturday evening moped crash, officials said.

David Welborn, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene after veering into oncoming traffic and being struck by a car, according to a news release from Lexington County Coroner’s office. There were two people in the car, but neither were injured, according to the release.

The accident happened at 6:40 p.m. Saturday night at the intersection of North Lake Drive and Jakes Landing Road, which is near the southeastern part of Lake Murray, according to the release.

Welborn was not wearing a helmet, according to the release.

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Lucas Daprile
The State
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