A paramedic is facing obstruction of justice charges in connection with a fatal crash, during the aftermath of which she allegedly took marijuana from a suspect at the crash scene, report news sources.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol arrested the 27-year-old Berkely County EMS employee after she reportedly surrendered herself to authorities Friday afternoon. The Summerville woman was slated to face a bond hearing later that evening.
At the scene of the November 10 fatal two-vehicle collision in question, the EMS worker was supposedly spotted by a witness removing a small package of marijuana from the person of a Moncks Corner woman who was injured in the crash. The drugs were later recovered by investigators, and now in addition to the obstruction of justice charge, the EMS employee also faces a possession of marijuana charge. The obstruction of justice charge is a misdemeanor that carries a sentence of up to 10 years.
As a Moncks Corner auto accident attorney, I know that dealing with the aftermath of a crash can be stressful. I encourage anyone who has been in a crash to first seek medical attention to make sure you have not suffered any injuries. Even if you think your case is cut-and-dry, or you decide to handle your insurance claim yourself, consider getting input from a Moncks Corner personal injury lawyer to help make sure you are treated fairly.
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