A deadly crash resulting in the death of a motorcyclist is under investigation.

The Bennettsville Police Department is still investigating the crash that happened early Tuesday (Feb. 22) near the intersection of Hwy 38 and Hwy 15-401.

According to Lt. Tim Hood, the driver of the motorcycle was traveling east on Hwy 15-401 and the driver of the jeep was traveling west on Hwy 15-401 when the driver of the jeep failed to yield to the motorcycle.

Hood said the driver of the motorcycle struck the jeep when the jeep turned in front of it going into the store parking lot. The driver of the motorcycle was not wearing a helmet and succumbed to his injuries.

Hood said an accident reconstruction officer was on scene to assist with the accident, and it is still under investigation by the Bennettsville Police Department.