A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after a fatal crash on I-20 early Saturday morning, which left one person dead.
Incident Details
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, 42-year-old William Gunter was driving east on I-20 near mile marker 75, about a mile from the Two Notch Road exit, around 2:30 a.m. when his van veered off the road.
The van struck a person who was refueling a car parked on the shoulder of the interstate, as well as the parked vehicle itself. The individual who was refueling the car was killed in the incident.
Gunter Flees the Scene
Troopers say Gunter fled the scene of the accident and was later involved in another collision. He sustained injuries in the second crash and was taken to a hospital for treatment. A passenger in the vehicle being refueled was not injured.
Charges Filed
Gunter is now facing multiple charges, including felony leaving the scene of a collision involving death, felony DUI, leaving the scene of a collision involving property damage, and simple possession of marijuana.
