ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina DUI prosecutor was fired from his job after he was arrested and accused of driving drunk and fleeing the scene, authorities said.
Jamie Terrell Nichols, 28, was charged Saturday with DUI and leaving the scene of a crash, The Rock Hill Herald reported.
Highway Patrol Master Trooper Gary Miller said Nichols left the scene of a two-car crash outside of Rock Hill Saturday night.
Later that night, Rock Hill Police Lt. Michael Chavis said Nichols was found at the scene of a second crash inside the city limits. No injuries were reported in either crash.
Miller said Nichols had a blood alcohol level of .16, which is double the legal limit.
Nichols worked as a DUI prosecutor and was terminated from the position after his arrest, 16th Circuit Solicitor Kevin Brackett said.
Nichols’ lawyer, Harry Dest, said Nichols is a well-respected member of the legal community, the paper reported.
“I will do a thorough investigation of these allegations and vigorously defend Mr. Nichols on these charges,” Dest said.
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