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SUV Plunges Pedestrian Off Bridge in DUI Crash
3 Jun
Summary
- Driver charged with DUI causing great bodily injury.
- Pedestrian fell from bridge after being struck by SUV.
- Driver held on $1 million bond after Sunday night incident.
A pedestrian sustained serious injuries after being struck by an SUV on the Gervais Street bridge in Columbia on Sunday night, May 31st. The driver, identified as 30-year-old William Joseph Livingston, is accused of driving under the influence.
According to police, Livingston's SUV struck a curb, crossed multiple lanes, and mounted the sidewalk. The vehicle then hit the pedestrian, who was carried along the bridge railing before falling to the riverbank below. The victim received medical attention at the scene and was transported to a hospital, where they remained under care as of Monday.
Livingston was arrested on suspicion of impairment and has been charged with DUI causing great bodily injury. He is being held on a $1 million bond, reflecting the severity of the injuries sustained by the pedestrian.
