The driver responsible for the accident that left three people dead was recently charged with several counts of felony intoxicated driving, News 13 reported on November 10.
Anderson Police Lieutenant Mike Aikens stated that on November 8 the vehicle of 24-year-old Riley Christopher McDermott went to the opposite lane and slammed to an oncoming vehicle containing five people. Driver Cory Simmonds and passenger Amber Perkins reportedly died in the crash scene while Jessica Ann Roberts, another passenger, died in the hospital, the deputy coroner stated. The two other passengers were listed in critical condition. McDermott, who was intoxicated before the accident, and his passenger were also treated.
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