Derrick Keith Porter, 39, killed, two children injured, and Andrew Brezeale, 19, arrested in collision on SC 183 in Pickens County, South Carolina

Modified Date: 
Thu, 10/01/2020 - 12:19pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, September 25, 2020

19-year-old charged with felony DUI in deadly Pickens Co. crash

19-year-old Andrew Brezeale, of Easley, has been charged with one count of Felony DUI resulting in death and two felony DUIs resulting in great bodily injury.

Coroner ID's man killed in Pickens Co. crash, 19-year-old charged with DUI

The coroner identified 39-year-old Derrick Keith Porter, 39, of Moore. He died at the scene. Two children in the vehicle, ages eight and five, were injured and transported to the hospital, troopers said. 

'I want to be like him': Family remembers Derrick Porter

Bourne called her brother her role model. She said he could do anything he set his mind to and had a knack for making other people happy.

PHOTOS: Family remembers man killed in Pickens County crash

Photos of Derrick Porter, who was killed earlier in a car wreck in Pickens County.

Family members share memories of Derrick Porter

A cross inscribed with the word "Dad" now marks that section of the highway.

Support for Derrick Porter's Family

We are looking to help the family with the boys recovery and help support them while they are all working through this tragedy. 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Derrick Keith Porter
Andrew Brezeale
Roadway: 
SC 183

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