2 jump from bridge into Santee River attempting to evade law enforcement

1 dead, and 1 rescued after jumping from bridge during chase, deputies say

The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office says a chase led to two people jumping off a bridge with one dead, one rescued after falling into the Santee River.

1 dead, 1 rescued after jumping from bridge after Georgetown Co. chase

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A man drowned while another woman was rescued after both leapt from a Highway 41 bridge in an attempt to evade law enforcement, the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office said on Saturday. Authorities attempted to stop the couple's car after discovering its tag was listed as stolen. The suspects drove west on Highmarket Street to St. Delight Road and Highway 41 toward Berkeley County. Leaving the vehicle in drive, t…

2 jump from bridge into Santee River attempting to evade law enforcement

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - A woman was rescued and a man drowned after both jumped from a bridge over the Santee River to evade law enforcement.  Deputies with the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a car after discovering the vehicle's tag was listed as stolen on Saturday.  A pursuit ensued, with the suspects traveling from Highmarket Street to St. Delight Road and then onto Highway 41 toward Berkeley County. The couple …