The weekend death of an Aiken bicyclist surfaces concerns relayed by state troopers about pedestrian, bicyclist and motorcyclist deaths occurring across the state.

& Through Dec. 31, 2011, 111 pedestrians, 102 motorcyclists and 13 bicyclists died on state roads and highways.

& In 2010, 90 pedestrians, 82 motorcyclists and 14 bicyclists died on S.C. roads.

& The Sunday death of 68-year-old Gerald Hooker occurred around 3 p.m. when he and his wife, Opal Hooker, were reportedly struck on Banks Mill Road by a vehicle while the two were attempting to make a left turn onto Lone Oak Drive, said Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton.

& Opal Hooker was treated at a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

& The vehicle, a 2009 Ford driven by Whitney Duncan, 23, of Aiken, was attempting to pass them, Carlton reported.

& The Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team is investigating the crash.

& Hooker's death is the first traffic-related fatality reported in Aiken County this year.

& The details of the crash and the specifics have not been released at this time.

& Lance Cpl. Judd Jones with the S.C. Highway Patrol said that, to his knowledge, no charges have been filed thus far.

& The case, he said, is still active.

& More details will be released about the investigation as they are made public.

& SAFETY TIPS released by the S.C. Department of Public Safety:

& Bicyclists

& * Obey traffic signs and signals.

& * Ride with the flow of traffic.

& * Use front and rear blinking lights to maintain visibility.

& * Use hand signals to indicate your actions.

& Motorists

& * When passing bicyclists on the road, do so with care and respect.

& * If there isn't enough room to pass, be patient and wait until there is enough room to do so.

& * Never harass or taunt others that you encounter on the road.

& * Be alert to moving traffic at intersections.&

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