Crime & Safety
Arrest Made in Fatal Lexington Crash
Man charged in horrific September collision that killed Tripp Weed was under the influence of synthetic marijuana, authorities say
Lexington Police on Monday arrested James Furman Prescott, 32, of Lexington, more than six weeks after , killing 37-year-old , and injuring Weed's nine-year-old son, Drew.
Police said Prescott has been charged with felony DUI resulting in death, and reckless homicide for Weed's death, which occurred Sept. 13. Police also said Prescott has been charged with felony DUI resulting in great bodily harm, due to injuries received by Weed's son.
Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green said that lab results indicated Prescott had in his system at the time of the collision. The charges come after a lengthy investigation by the police department and the S.C. Highway Patrol's Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team, or MAIT.
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Prescott is currently being held at the Lexington Detention Center, where he was awaiting a bond hearing scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday.
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