From WSPA
ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson Police say a driver now faces multiple counts of felony DUI after a deadly crash early Saturday morning.
The accident happened shortly after midnight on East Calhoun Street near the intersection of Williamston Road and Wilson Street in Anderson.
According to Lt. Mike Aikens with Anderson Police, Riley Christopher McDermott, 24, was driving a Ford F-150 when he crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a Nissan Altima.
Aikens says McDermott was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
McDermott was treated for his injuries then was arrested and charged Saturday morning. He is currently charged with one count of Felony DUI resulting in death. He is expected to be served with five more Felony DUI charges Monday according to Lt. Aikens.
McDermott is as assistant coach with Anderson University’s baseball team. He is currently being held at the Anderson City Jail. ….MORE
Deputy Coroner Don McCown says five people were in the vehicle that McDermott hit. The driver and a passenger died at the scene. A second passenger died at the hospital.
McCown released the identities of the victims Saturday afternoon.
The driver is identified as Cory Simmonds, 22, of Greenville.
Amber Perkins, 17, of Williamston, also died at the scene.
Jessica Ann Roberts, 20, of Iva, died at the hospital.
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