Lexington motorcyclist identified as victim of wreck with one charged in death
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office identified a motorcyclist who died from a collision that police say was caused by a driver under the influence.
Galen Manapat of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck, Coroner Margaret Fisher said. He was 73 years old.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol announced that it charged 36-year-old Johnathon Ackiss with felony driving under the influence and simple possession of marijuana in connection with the fatal collision. Troopers found an open container of alcohol in his vehicle, according to Trooper Tyler Tidwell.
The collision occurred at about 5:55 p.m. near the intersection of Platt Springs and McLee roads.
Manapat was riding his motorcycle east on Platt Springs Road as Ackiss was traveling the opposition direction. Ackiss turn left toward McLee Road collided with Manapat, according to authorities.
Troopers jailed Ackiss to the Lexington County Detention Center where he remained awaiting a bond hearing as of Saturday afternoon.
The victim’s identification and charge against Ackiss were announced Saturday.
Manapat was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.
This story was originally published October 24, 2020 at 11:36 AM.