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Former CCSO deputy faces felony DUI charges

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Former CCSO deputy, Alonzo McFadden, has been arrested and charged with a felony DUI that led to the death of one person in Bishopville, SC. The accident occurred on October 1 when McFadden, who was driving alone, swerved out of his lane and had a head-on collision with another vehicle that contained one occupant.

The driver of the other vehicle has been identified as Shontrez Dixon. Dixon was found dead at the scene, due to his injuries. McFadden sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to McLeod Hospital in Florence where he stayed until his arrest on October 5. 

At the time of the incident, McFadden was employed by the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office. He has since been terminated.