The York County Coroner’s Office has identified the motorcyclist who died after a high speed crash on Rawlinson Road in Rock Hill late Sunday night as Kyle Paul Fauls, 31, of Rock Hill.
The crash happened moments after a York County deputy tried to pull Fauls over for reckless driving, according to the York County Sheriff’s Office. Fauls was pronounced dead at the scene near the Rock Hill Aquatics Center, the coroner’s office said.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash along with the coroner’s office.
What deputies say happened
A deputy on patrol near West Main Street and Meadowlark Drive saw a black motorcycle pass his marked patrol vehicle at about 70 mph in a 45 mph zone while the rider revved the engine heavily, according to a sheriff’s office news release. The deputy began a traffic stop for reckless driving.
The rider turned onto Rawlinson Road, failed to make the turn cleanly and crossed into the oncoming lane, the sheriff’s office said. He then accelerated to about 120 mph, according to the release.
About a mile and a half later, near the aquatics center, the rider tried to pass another vehicle by moving into the median, the sheriff’s office said. He lost control and crashed off the left side of the road.
The deputy stopped and began first aid, including CPR, according to the sheriff’s office. Other deputies and EMS crews arrived to help.
“Our deputy took immediate action to help this individual after the crash,” Sheriff Tony Breeden said. “This is a tragedy.”
Investigation continues
York County Coroner Sabrina Gast said Fauls was driving a motorcycle that left the roadway at Rawlinson Road and Heckle Boulevard. Pathology and toxicology results are pending.
The Highway Patrol will determine the cause of the crash. No other injuries were reported in either release.
Sources: York County Coroner’s Office news release, Sept. 28, 2026; York County Sheriff’s Office news release, “Motorcyclist Dies Following High-Speed Crash,” Sept. 28, 2026.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
