Officers with the Columbia Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit continue to investigate a vehicle collision that injured a male pedestrian last night.
The incident occurred at the 2000 of Greene Street shortly before 11:30 p.m. on December 8, 2017.
According to preliminary information gathered at the scene, and based on witness accounts the driver of a 2007 Chevy Tahoe was traveling westbound on Greene Street and struck a 21-year-old male who was reportedly not utilizing the crosswalk.
The driver, identified as Charles Thomas Jason (DOB: 7-2-1998) is accused of leaving the incident location and going to a Lincoln Street residence. CPD received assistance from officers with the University of South Carolina Department of Law Enforcement and Safety in locating Jason.
After speaking with Jason, CPD arrested and charged him with Hit and Run with Personal Injury. CPD officers seized the Tahoe for evidence processing.
The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital where he continues to receive medical treatment for multiple lacerations sustained during the collision.
At last check, Jason remained at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center under a $5,000 surety bond.
