Geoffrey Berus, 57, of Wellford got hit by a vehicle Thursday evening while riding his electric bicycle. It happened on Campground Road near Knightsridge Road in Spartanburg County. The date was October 29, 2026.
Emergency crews took him to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center right away. Doctors tried to help him there. He did not make it. The Coroner’s Office got word a little after 8:20 p.m.
Geoffrey lived in Wellford. He was out on his e-bike that night like any other evening. The crash changed everything in a moment. Family and friends now face a sudden empty spot where he used to be.
South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking into how the crash happened. No other details on the vehicle or driver have come out yet. The road sits in a quiet part of the county.
People who knew Geoffrey remember the regular talks and shared days. At 57 he still had plans and daily routines. Those stopped short that Thursday.
The hospital staff did what they could after the ambulance arrived. Time of death followed the efforts at the medical center. Officials confirmed the loss later that night.
Campground Road near Knightsridge Road stays under review by troopers. Geoffrey Berus leaves behind the people who counted on seeing him again. The investigation continues as the county takes in the news.
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