OFF THE WIRE
The Associated Press
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. --
A former Myrtle Beach police officer has been released on bond on charges he caused a wreck that killed a North Carolina motorcycle rider.Sixty-two-year-old Larry Dennis Hardee was released from jail Wednesday after posting $20,000 bond on charges of felony driving under the influence with a death and failure to yield the right of way.
Authorities say 49-year-old Rocky Lane Huneycutt of Albemarle, N.C., died Tuesday night after his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a truck in North Myrtle Beach. Horry County Deputy Coroner Tony Hendrick says Huneycutt died from head and chest injuries.
City records show Hardee was a Myrtle Beach police officer for 21 years before retiring in 1996.
Two bikers have died during the Cruisin' the Coast Spring Bike Rally, which started Friday.
Two bikers have died during the Cruisin' the Coast Spring Bike Rally, which started Friday.
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