A 16-year-old girl faces charges of reckless driving and failure to stop for blue lights after crashing a 2025 Kia Sportage into West Columbia’s Black Rooster restaurant late Saturday night.
Crash Sequence
Lexington PD initiated a pursuit around 11 p.m. on Sunset Boulevard after spotting the SUV speeding. Despite lights and sirens, she evaded, leading officers on a high-speed chase marked by erratic maneuvers. They called it off near Sunset and 12th Street (about a mile from the restaurant) due to her velocity. Moments later, West Columbia PD reported she veered off Meeting Street, struck a tree, and plowed into the building’s side—no active pursuit at impact.
Driver’s Account and Aftermath
The teen told police she raced to a Columbia bar to intercept her boyfriend. She sustained injuries requiring treatment but was released to a guardian. Two restaurant employees were hurt; Black Rooster shut indefinitely for repairs.
This teen chase-turned-wreck fits your Midlands SC traffic alerts—from Lee County motorcycle fatalities to Shaw AFB delays—escalating risks near Lexington County hotspots. Scary close call; hoping for quick recovery all around.
