South Carolina Man Sentenced to 35 Years for DUI Death

Bluffton resident, 40 year old Rodney L. Galimore, was recently found guilty of felony DUI causing death, reckless homicide, driving on a suspended license and child endangerment for having his two young children with him in his sports utility vehicle while driving drunk.

While driving under the influence in August, Galimore crashed into a motorcyclist.  The motorcyclist, 42 year old Merry C. Deon, was killed and died at the scene of the accident.   Deon was a security guard at Long Cove and was driving home from work at the time the accident occurred.

According to Deputy Solicitor Angela McCall-Tanner, Galimore was portrayed as remorseless throughout his 2 day trial.  She also claims that instead of calling 911 after the accident, Galimore called a friend to complain about being hit.  She told 16th Circuit Judge John Hayes prior to sentencing that Galimore, "had no concern about what happened to the victim. It was all about him."

The jury deliberated for two and a half hours before finding Galimore guilty on all 4 criminal counts.  He was sentenced with 25 years for his felony DUI charge and 10 years for his child endangerment charge.  He also received 10 years for his reckless homicide charge, which is to be served concurrently with his felony DUI charge.  Galimore received a 6 month sentence for his charge of driving with a suspended license, which will also be served concurrently.

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