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Repeat DUI Offender Kills 17-Year-Old in Upstate SC Crash
Despite two prior DUI arrests, Barrett Power was granted bond just days after a deadly collision in Laurens County claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy.
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Had it been a family member of mine, I’d be warning Powers to not go outside and stay away from windows.
May I suggest another driving category that has also resulted in many fatalities? It’s called DWS: driving while stupid.
Firing Squad has been taking out the trash lately….roll on
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Powers needs to be put in jail so he can’t enjoy his life every again because of what he did he should not be able to lay down his head at night
Chrissy he was referring to the POS that killed Tyler. He should get sentenced to the firing squad.
It is a shame a young teenager life was lost due to powers not staying off the road from drinking shame on you they need to put you away for good because you have not learned your lesson so nobody else will get killed
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I don’t understand how he could get out on bond. Something tells me that he still hasn’t learned his lesson.
Not surprised, and I hate that it took killing an innocent child to finally get what he deserves. He was a pathetic bully in middle school and apparently turned into a pathetic adult.
Will be interesting to see how much, if any, time he gets in prison since he has close connections to at least 1 Laurens County judge.
South Carolina has the highest fatality rates per 100,000 drivers in USA. This is a terrible tragedy. FITSNEWS needs to pay close attention to DUI Laws pending in the General Assembly. H3497 had increased penalties for DUI offenders and created Felony DUI second degree which punished drunk drivers who cause “moderate bodily injury” with a jail sentence of up to 10 years, also it included Liquor Liability Reform. Unfortunately, it was struck and replaced with the Senate Tort Reform bill last week in the S.C. Senate. I have represented several victims of felony DUI recently. It is not uncommon for the offenders to get the mandatory minimum and/or have their charges reduced to reckless homicide and then receive probation. $20,000-$50,000 surety bonds seem to be the norm, very infuriating for families who must endure insult to injury after losing a loved one. Prayers for this family and I hope justice is served upon the wrongdoer.
Rumor around Laurens County is that he’s been spotted out driving again. Anybody else hear this?
I miss you my sweet boy! Forever 17 Long Live Tyler Bishop.
Save me a seat son! I love and miss you more than anyone could possibly ever understand. I’m suffocating!