SCHP: Charleston deputy involved in collision that killed mother, daughters charged

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) on Tuesday announced that arrest warrants have been issued for the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy involved in a Mother’s Day collision that left three people dead.

According to SCHP, Deputy Emily Pelletier was traveling 73 miles per hour when she disregarded a stop sign and struck the vehicle carrying the family.

Pelletier is being charged with three counts of reckless homicide.

A bond hearing is expected Wednesday.

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