EASLEY, SC — A fatal hit-and-run accident claimed the life of John Adrian Reese, a resident of Easley, on Tuesday night, December 10. The collision occurred at approximately 8:05 p.m. along Saluda Dam Road near the intersection of Highway 153.
Reese was riding his bicycle westbound on Saluda Dam Road when he was struck by a 2011 Honda Pilot. The driver, identified as a 32-year-old man from Easley, fled the scene following the collision. Authorities later apprehended the driver, who now faces charges including felony DUI involving death and hit-and-run involving death.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but Reese succumbed to his injuries. Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances of the accident, working to determine additional details about the driver’s actions leading up to the fatal collision.
The incident highlights the dangers cyclists face on roadways and the critical importance of driver accountability. Advocates often emphasize the need for safer biking infrastructure, increased driver awareness, and stricter enforcement of traffic laws to protect vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians.
Hit-and-run accidents remain a pressing concern across the nation, with families and communities frequently left grieving sudden and preventable losses. Tragically, Reese’s death adds to the growing statistics of fatalities involving cyclists.
As the investigation continues, law enforcement urges anyone with additional information about the incident to contact local authorities. The Easley community mourns the loss of John Adrian Reese and seeks justice in the wake of this devastating event.