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News: Driver charged with DUI after striking pedicab in Charleston

CHARLESTON, SC – A man is facing multiple charges after a hit-and-run crash in downtown Charleston left a pedicab driver seriously injured Friday morning.

According to WCBD, a sedan collided with the pedicab at about 2:15 a.m. near the intersection of Meeting Street and George Street.

The pedicab operator was rushed to Medical University of South Carolina with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the sedan, 22-year-old Andrew Demetre, initially fled the scene. He was stopped by officers and taken into custody a short time later.

Demetre is facing charges of felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury or death and hit and run with death or injury.

If you were seriously injured due to a bicycle accident in South Carolina, you could be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, damaged property, and other expenses. Contact The Jeffcoat Firm today to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. We can be reached online or by phone at (803) 373-1668.

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