State troopers have arrested three people in connection with a bad hit and run accident, that nearly claimed the lives of two local teens earlier this month. 43 year old James Poole, 26 year old Tammy Harvey, and 22 year old William Brown were all arrested late Wednesday night.
Troopers say Poole was driving the truck that hit 15 year old Cody Brock, and his cousin Daniel Young, on September 5th. The two boys were riding their moped along Highway 39 in Cross Hill, when they were hit from behind, and thrown off. The truck left the scene.
Poole has been charged with leaving the scene of an acccident with great bodily injury, presenting false claims, and making false statements to police. Harvey and Brown are both charged as accessories to the crime, and also with presenting false claims and making false statements to police.
All three suspects are being held at the Laurens County Detention Center.
Daniel Young is still in the hospital, in critical condition, with brain damage.
William Brown
Tammy Harvey
James Poole

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