Biker deaths this year top 100 in SC again

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Biker deaths this year top 100 in SC again

Story Published: Nov 27, 2008 at 3:11 PM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 27, 2008 at 3:11 PM EDT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - More than 100 motorcyclists have been killed this year on South Carolina roadways.

The State of Columbia reports it's the third year in a row motorcycle deaths have topped 100 in the state, although the total of 103 deaths reported through Tuesday is below the 119 biker deaths reported in the same period in 2007.

Safety officials say several factors contribute to motorcycle deaths, including inexperience. Bikers say it's not hard to lose control of the heavy machines if a rider isn't used to them.

Another factor is a lack of helmets. South Carolina has no mandatory helmet law for bikers 21 and over, and 78 percent of the 120 motorcycle riders killed in South Carolina last year weren't wearing head protection.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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