Man facing new charges in Sullivan’s Island hit and run that injured 3

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A man accused of hitting multiple children and an adult earlier this month on Sullivan’s Island and then hiding from law enforcement for hours is facing additional charges.

Justin Collin Adams, 36, is now charged with three counts of assault and battery in the first degree, according to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office.

Adams was previously charged with three counts of attempted murder, and two counts of assault and battery first degree.

Sgt. Matt Storen with the Isle of Palms Police Department said that Adams hit three people – an adult and two children – near Sunrise Presbyterian Church in what was described as a targeted attack on May 1. He then fled the scene and was later found hiding in a nearby boat.

He is still being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center.