Arrest made after hit-and-run in West Columbia

West Columbia, SC (Angelica Iglesias) - An individual who fled the scene of a hit-and-run Thursday afternoon in West Columbia in front of the Chick-fil-A at the corner of Augusta Road and Dreher Road is in custody.

A red pickup truck hit a vehicle and took off down the road merging onto Interstate 26 Westbound at approximately 1:30 pm on July 12. The front of the truck was badly damaged and left the vehicle on three tires and a rim. The truck eventually exited the interstate and ran off the road in front of the Citgo on Bush River Road near the frontage road. The driver was then taken into custody.

The driver of the other vehicle that was hit sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. West Columbia Police and Fire Departments responded.