Rock Hill man charged with felony DUI in Myrtle Beach crash that killed ... - Myrtle Beach Sun News
James Cory Mcmanus, 34, is charged with several traffic violations, such as improper passing and speeding, in addition to the felony DUI charge in connection with the crash, jail records show. According to an incident report, police were on the scene of an unrelated vehicle crash nearby when an officer heard a loud noise, and other area police responded to what turned into a deadly crash that happened about 7:50 p. m. Aug. , church, suffered serious injuries in the crash and died shortly afterward at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center about 8:44 p. m. , authorities said. Police said Pimentel was a passenger in a 2013 Kia Forte, and the driver of the car, whose information was not available, was turning left from the southbound lane on U. S. 17 Bypass when a 2005 Dodge Ram pickup truck, driven by Mcmanus, struck... Officers on the scene said they smelled alcohol coming from Mcmanus and also said his eyes were red and glassy. Police conducted a field sobriety test and said Mcmanus gave clues he may have been intoxicated during the test. Mcmanus was taken to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and consented to giving samples of his blood and urine for alcohol testing, police said. Mcmanus was charged with felony DUI resulting in death once authorities learned Pimentel died at. Source: www.myrtlebeachonline.com
