Fort Mill SC man seeks bail after two on motorcycle killed in alleged DUI

Ben stated to the detective that he was at Sammy's bar in Pineville where he consumed two shots and one beer and was there for about an hour before leaving the bar and driving home. Hayes states he believes he was not severely impaired but may have been slightly impaired. Hayes then admitted he would prefer to give a breathalyzer sample because he was, quote, worried what else may be found in his blood sample. With this man behind the wheel, two people have already lost their lives. As a result, enough is enough under no circumstances should this defendant be granted bond and given the opportunity to victimize another family. At this time, the state would respectfully request that your honor hear from the victim's family. That you consider no bond options for this defendant. This defendant is not only a flight risk from the state, but from the country. He has connections in Washington state, some of which may have helped him dismiss some of his first criminal charges all the way back to 2004. Given his previous criminal history of violence and driving charges, our family does not feel safe with him back on the streets. Who showed up and stayed close to him in his vehicle and one to a male relative. Not once did he consider A for my child. As Gabriel was trying to get up and get to his girlfriend, Gabe was showing an act of kindness in his last moments with a lacerated spleen, a severed spine, and a shattered left leg. And as they lay dying in the street, more than one witness and more than one officer reported to us that this defendant showed no remorse on the scene or when he was questioned later at the hospital. His only inquiries were for himself. Our son will never come home to us again. And we want to ensure that this defendant can never take another child from their parents. From Tacoma, Washington, I want to start off by saying that we definitely understand how serious this situation is. And our hearts go out to the family, no one wanted this to happen.