A Walterboro-resident driver is facing a driving while under the influence (DUI) charge after he was involved in a recent, fatal accident in Colleton County, live5news.com reported on Oct. 12.
Information coming from authorities revealed that Phillip Crosby, 36, is facing a felony DUI charge after a male passenger in his vehicle died in an accident on October 11. Reports said that at about 3:42 a.m., the vehicle operated by Crosby was flipped after crashing into a tree while in the westbound lane of Mount Carmel Road. The accident reportedly took place after Crosby’s vehicle veered out of its lane. The lone passenger, identified as a 38-year-old man from Ruffin, was pronounced dead at the crash scene while Crosby only sustained minor injuries. Investigating authorities learned that Crosby and his passenger were not wearing seatbelts when the accident occurred.
The lawyers of Goings Law Firm, LLC extend their deepest thoughts to the family and friends who are coping with the sudden loss of their loved one.