COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities have identified a woman who died after being involved in a crash with a suspected DUI driver on Wednesday night.
The crash occurred Wednesday evening near Broad River Road and Lost Creek Drive in Columbia.
Sydney Ezelle, 27, has been arrested and charged with felony DUI resulting in death following the two-vehicle collision. According to Columbia Police, she is accused of driving impaired and speeding when she struck the victim's vehicle. Ezelle remains housed at Alvin S Glenn Detention Center while awaiting a Friday morning bond hearing.
The Richland County Coroner's Office identified the victim in the crash as 58-year-old Marlyn L. Burkett of Irmo.
The coroner's office and Columbia Police are investigating the incident. This is an ongoing investigation, and this story will be updated as more information becomes available.