CRIME

Augusta man dies in motorcycle wreck near Blythe

Susan McCord
Augusta Chronicle
The Richmond County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of an Augusta man in a Sunday motorcycle wreck.

The Richmond County Coroner's Office is investigating a motorcycle wreck that killed an Augusta man Sunday.

Samuel Stevenson, 74, was traveling north in the 3400 block of Deans Bridge Road near Blythe when he lost control around 7:34 p.m., according to a statement from Coroner Mark Bowen.

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Stevenson was pronounced dead at the scene at 9 p.m. and an autopsy is scheduled, the statement said.