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Motorcyclist killed in overnight crash, troopers say

A motorcyclist died in a crash early Thursday morning in Spartanburg County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

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What happened A motorcyclist died in a crash early Thursday morning in Spartanburg County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
The headline split WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville) frames it as "Motorcyclist killed in overnight crash, troopers say". WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) frames it as "Utility pole falls, kills pedestrian in Catawba County crash, troopers say".
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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 23, 12:29 PM

Motorcyclist killed in overnight crash, troopers say

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A motorcyclist died in a crash early Thursday morning in Spartanburg County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 23, 1:35 PM

Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV in Milwaukee

Milwaukee police arrested the SUV driver involved a deadly crash with a motorcyclist.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 23, 1:22 PM

Utility pole falls, kills pedestrian in Catawba County crash, troopers say

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A utility pole fell and fatally struck a pedestrian in Catawba County on Monday. NCSHP said no charges will be filed in the crash.

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Jul 23, 12:29 PM: WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville) joined the source map.

Jul 23, 1:22 PM: WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) joined the source map.

Jul 23, 1:35 PM: WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.