Man thrown off Gervais Street bridge after being hit by car dies a week later

Gervais Street pedestrian hit and thrown from bridge has died. What is the driver charged with now?

The driver of a vehicle that struck a 24-year-old pedestrian in May faces a new charge after the victim died due to injuries stemming from the impact, the Columbia Police Department said.

Man thrown off Gervais Street bridge after being hit by car dies a week later

Michael Derrick, 24, was knocked over the bridge railing on May 31. The suspected impaired driver now faces an upgraded DUI charge and has been denied bond.

Pedestrian knocked off Gervais St. Bridge by drunk driver dies, driver's charges upgraded

Photo Courtesy: Lee Williams COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — According to the Columbia Police Department, the pedestrian struck  in the collision on Gervais Street Bridge has passed away. Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has identified the victim as 24-year-old Michael Derrick of Snellville, Georgia. The driver of the vehicle, 30-year-old William Livingston, was previously arrested and charged with Felony Driving Under the Influence.  The charges …

Pedestrian struck on Gervais Street bridge dies

A pedestrian struck on the Gervais Street bridge last weekend has succumbed to his injuries.