Driver pleads guilty in fatal Thanksgiving crash

PICKENS COUNTY, SC (FOX Carolina) – Officials say a driver charged after a fatal Thanksgiving crash in 2021 has pleaded guilty.

The crash happened on Midway Road near Loghouse Road. Jodah Mullinax, 40, was riding a mini-moto when he was hit from behind by a car. He died at the scene from his injuries.

Barney Trotter was initially charged with felony drunk driving resulting in death. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter Tuesday morning.

Trotter was sentenced to five years in prison.

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