Berkeley County Sheriff Wayne Dewitt arrested after hit-and-run accident allegedly involving alcohol at Red Bank Road and Henry Brown Road in Berkeley County
Modified Date:
Tue, 01/13/2015 - 6:00amAccident Date:
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Berkeley Co. Sheriff Dewitt arrested
Dewitt refused breath test, according to troopers. He was charged with DUI and leaving scene of collision involving personal injury.
SC sheriff charged with DUI after hit and run crash
The 63-year-old was first elected sheriff in 1994 Jail records in Charleston County showed he was being held as of early Sunday afternoon.
Berkeley County Sheriff Wayne DeWitt charged with DUI, leaving scene of wreck
With the help of physical evidence at the scene, troopers determined the truck was the same one involved in the wreck, Beres said.
6 things you should know about drunk driving claims
Irresponsible drunk drivers often carry little or no auto insurance, so it’s crucial to know how to find all other individuals, corporations and insurance companies who can be made to pay for the damages and bills
Protests continue following the arrest of the Berkeley County Sheriff
They want Sheriff Dewitt charged with failure to stop for blue lights as well. According to reports from the SCHP, Dewitt wrecked into the back of another car, then he fled from Hannaha Police at more than 100 miles per hour.
What do you want to do?
Berkeley County Sheriff Wayne Dewitt was arrested after a hit and run collision that involved injuries in the early morning of December 28, at the intersection of Red Bank Road and Henry Brown Road in Berkeley County.A Ford truck crashed into the rear of another vehicle at intersection, and then fled the scene. Troopers located the suspect's vehicle at traffic stop and identified Sheriff Wayne Dewitt as the driver. Troopers administered field sobriety test and determined he was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and Dewitt was transported to the Chs. Co Detention Center.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Wayne Dewitt
County:
Berkeley County, SCArea:
Charleston, SC
Add new comment