South Carolina Reporting Authority: 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office

Type of Accident: Drunk driving crash

Location of Accident: South Pleasantburg Drive near Melvin Drive in Greenville, SC

Injuries: Fatal

Description of Accident: A Greenville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the 2018 drunk driving wreck that left a 68-year-old Pamplico man dead. In the 2018 wreck, the defendant was traveling on South Pleasantburg drive when he attempted a U-turn neat Melvin Drive, causing a crash with an on-coming vehicle. The driver was charged with DUI (driving under the influence). Tragically, his passenger died from injuries sustained in the crash.

Local media Coverage: https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2022/03/02/greenville-sc-man-pleads-guilty-dui-fatal-wreck/9342632002/