About This Article
Reviewed by: Timothy Clay Kulp, Attorney at Law
Originally Published: August 27, 2013
Last Reviewed: August 27, 2013
This article has been reviewed for legal accuracy by Timothy Clay Kulp, founding partner of Kulp & Elliott. Mr. Kulp has practiced law in South Carolina for more than four decades and has experience as a criminal defense attorney, prosecutor, municipal judge, and FBI Special Agent. He is board certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy.
The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. South Carolina law may change, and the application of the law depends on the specific facts of each case. Reading this article does not create an attorney-client relationship with Kulp & Elliott. If you have questions about your particular situation, speak directly with a qualified South Carolina attorney.
DUI and a Wreck in Charleston
South Carolina Highway Patrol charged a man with driving under the influence after a wreck left his friend dead late Saturday in Dorchester County. Troopers say the accident happened around 11:40 p.m. on Highway 17-A near Highway 61, when a 2000 Jeep attempted to pass a 2008 Mercury while both vehicles were traveling north. Authorities say the two vehicles made contact with each other and the Jeep ran off the road and overturned, ejecting 21-year-old Amanda Carey, of Summerville.
Carey was pronounced dead at the scene by Dorchester County Coroner Chris Nisbet. Troopers said Carey was not wearing a seatbelt. No one in the Mercury was injured.
The Jeep’s driver, 21-year-old Taylor Watkins, was charged with driving under the influence. He was taken to the Dorchester County Detention Center, and was later released after posting bond.
Nisbet initially said Carey and Watkins were cousins, but later said they were actually just good friends. According to Carey’s Facebook page, she graduated from Fort Dorchester High School in 2010.
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About This Article
Reviewed by: Timothy Clay Kulp, Attorney at Law
Originally Published: August 27, 2013
Last Reviewed: August 27, 2013
This article has been reviewed for legal accuracy by Timothy Clay Kulp, founding partner of Kulp & Elliott. Mr. Kulp has practiced law in South Carolina for more than four decades and has experience as a criminal defense attorney, prosecutor, municipal judge, and FBI Special Agent. He is board certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy.
The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. South Carolina law may change, and the application of the law depends on the specific facts of each case. Reading this article does not create an attorney-client relationship with Kulp & Elliott. If you have questions about your particular situation, speak directly with a qualified South Carolina attorney.