Crime & Safety

Columbia Man Charged with DUI in Hit-and-Runs

Troopers say the 23-year-old man ran into several cars in Richland and Lexington counties early Sunday.

A Columbia man is charged with driving under the influence after a hit-and-run spree Sunday morning, according to a report in The State. 

Gerald Anderson, 23, is also charged with driving under suspension and leaving the scene of an accident, according to the report.

A trooper with the S.C. Highway Patrol said Anderson's 2009 Chevrolet sedan crossed into oncoming traffic on Burning Tree Road in the St. Andrews area and ran head-on into another car, according to the report. Anderson also hit at least two other cars. 

Find out what's happening in Columbiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Columbia