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Teen charged with DUI in deadly crash has previous DUI charge, troopers say

Madison Bagwell
Madison Bagwell
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Teen charged with DUI in deadly crash has previous DUI charge, troopers say
A South Carolina teenager charged with felony DUI in a Saturday crash that left a 17-year-old dead has a previous DUI charge, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers.Records show Madison Bagwell, 19, was charged with DUI in November 2017. She was released on a $2,000 bond and requested a jury trial , according to court records. The case has not gone to trial.Bagwell was charged with felony DUI Sunday after a crash just before midnight Saturday on Highway 25 in Travelers Rest.Troopers said Bagwell lost control of the vehicle and crossed the median. The vehicle then overturned and the victim, Jessica Faye Adaline Adams, 17, was ejected, officials said.Adams was airlifted to the hospital where she died, officials said.Adams was one of five people in the vehicle, including two 13 year-olds. Adams' mother told WYFF News 4 that Jessica's sister was also injured in the crash and is recovering at the hospital.The other occupants were taken to the hospital with injuries.Bagwell has been charged with causing Adam's death, DUI, child endangerment, and marijuana possession. The Pickens County School District confirms Adams attended Pickens High School. Officials plan to notify students, staff and parents of her death. Grief counselors will be available throughout the week.Pickens High Principal Corey Willimon sent WYFF News 4 this statement:"This weekend, our school was saddened to learn of the death of senior Jessica Adams, a senior here at Pickens High School. Jessica was a sweet girl who was loved by her teachers. Jessica always had a smile on her face and was always willing to assist others in need. I have spoken to many faculty and staff members that knew Jessica well, and they all stated how bright she was, and smiled all of the time, and was outspoken. She was full of life and our Blue Flame Family is suffering due to this tragedy."We have encouraged parents to speak to their children before Tuesday to offer emotional support and to ensure that they are prepared to return to school. On Tuesday and all of next week, we will have grief counselors available at the school for students and staff members who need help recovering from the loss of their friend or student."Our deepest condolences go out to Jessica's family, and we ask for prayers and support for her family, friends, and for our staff and students as we grieve."We will work with Jessica’s parents on honoring/remembering her senior year in the near future."Monday, October 15 is a Teacher In-Service workday in the School District of Pickens County. Students will return on Tuesday, October 16."

A South Carolina teenager charged with felony DUI in a Saturday crash that left a 17-year-old dead has a previous DUI charge, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers.

Records show Madison Bagwell, 19, was charged with DUI in November 2017. She was released on a $2,000 bond and requested a jury trial , according to court records. The case has not gone to trial.

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Bagwell was charged with felony DUI Sunday after a crash just before midnight Saturday on Highway 25 in Travelers Rest.

Troopers said Bagwell lost control of the vehicle and crossed the median. The vehicle then overturned and the victim, Jessica Faye Adaline Adams, 17, was ejected, officials said.

Jessica Faye Adaline Adam
Tonya Miles
Jessica Faye Adaline Adams

Adams was airlifted to the hospital where she died, officials said.

Adams was one of five people in the vehicle, including two 13 year-olds. Adams' mother told WYFF News 4 that Jessica's sister was also injured in the crash and is recovering at the hospital.

The other occupants were taken to the hospital with injuries.

Bagwell has been charged with causing Adam's death, DUI, child endangerment, and marijuana possession.

The Pickens County School District confirms Adams attended Pickens High School. Officials plan to notify students, staff and parents of her death. Grief counselors will be available throughout the week.

Pickens High Principal Corey Willimon sent WYFF News 4 this statement:

"This weekend, our school was saddened to learn of the death of senior Jessica Adams, a senior here at Pickens High School. Jessica was a sweet girl who was loved by her teachers. Jessica always had a smile on her face and was always willing to assist others in need. I have spoken to many faculty and staff members [Sunday] that knew Jessica well, and they all stated how bright she was, and smiled all of the time, and was outspoken. She was full of life and our Blue Flame Family is suffering due to this tragedy.

"We have encouraged parents to speak to their children before Tuesday to offer emotional support and to ensure that they are prepared to return to school. On Tuesday and all of next week, we will have grief counselors available at the school for students and staff members who need help recovering from the loss of their friend or student.

"Our deepest condolences go out to Jessica's family, and we ask for prayers and support for her family, friends, and for our staff and students as we grieve.

"We will work with Jessica’s parents on honoring/remembering her senior year in the near future.

"Monday, October 15 is a Teacher In-Service workday in the School District of Pickens County. Students will return on Tuesday, October 16."