News Summary
A high-speed police chase in Lexington County ended dramatically when a suspect’s vehicle crashed into another car after evading officers for several minutes. The pursuit began in a local parking lot and escalated on nearby roads before an arrest was made. While one suspect attempted to flee on foot, police quickly apprehended both. Charges against the suspects are severe, highlighting the serious consequences of reckless driving.
High-Speed Chase in Lexington County Ends in Crash and Arrests
This past week, residents of Lexington County witnessed a dramatic police chase that came to a sudden halt when a vehicle crashed into another car during attempts to dodge law enforcement. It all started when a vehicle failed to stop for a routine traffic stop, prompting police to initiate a pursuit that would lead to a chaotic scene at a local parking lot.
How the Chase Unfolded
The chase kicked off in the Kroger parking lot, where the car in question began to make circles around the space, clearly evading the officers trailing behind. It must have been quite the sight for shoppers as the vehicle zigzagged, only to finally exit the parking lot onto Lake Murray Boulevard. But the driver wasn’t done yet! The chase continued along the road, and things took a turn for the worse as the vehicle sped ahead.
An Unexpected Turn of Events
The Arrests
At the scene of the accident, police quickly apprehended one of the suspects, Joshua D. Riley, aged 45 and hailing from Orangeburg, SC. The other suspect, Damion A. Bowers, 39, of Columbia, SC, didn’t go down quite as easily; he attempted to flee on foot but was captured shortly thereafter with the assistance of the Lexington Police Department. It’s a relief to see the quick actions of the officers resulted in a swift resolution.
Charges Galore for Riley
Authorities weren’t taking it lightly—Joshua D. Riley faced a slew of charges following his reckless behavior during this whole incident. Among the charges were:
- Expired Temporary Tag
- Reckless Driving
- Failure to Stop for Blue Lights (2nd Offense)
- Driving Under Suspension (1st Offense)
- Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
- Open Container
- Simple Possession of Marijuana
That’s quite the list! It seems like this chase resulted in more than just a collision.
Bowers Faces Resisting Arrest Charges
Meanwhile, Damion A. Bowers didn’t walk away unscathed either. He was charged with Interfering/Resisting Arrest, and he had a few extra complications. Bowers was already wanted by both South Carolina Probation Pardon and Parole and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, which means this wasn’t his first brush with the law. Talk about a bad day!
What’s Next?
The South Carolina Highway Patrol has taken up the case and will continue investigating the collision. For the residents of Lexington County, the events of this chase will likely be a topic of conversation for days to come. The high-speed pursuit and subsequent arrests are a reminder of both the risks taken by those evading police and the swift action taken by law enforcement to ensure the safety of the community.
What’s the moral of this story? It’s always best to stop when the cops light up—because running could lead to a pretty bad crash and a whole lot of trouble with the law!
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Additional Resources
- WIS TV: Authorities in Lexington Investigate Accident After Pursuit
- WLTX: Fire Near White Knoll High School
- The State: Local Crime News
- Barr-Price Funeral Home: Nancy Kennerly Obituary
- Barr-Price Funeral Home: Thurman Levearn Huggins Obituary
- Wikipedia: Lexington County, South Carolina
- Google Search: Police Pursuit
- Google Scholar: High-Speed Chase
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Crime in the US
- Google News: Lexington County News
