Chief: State of Benjamin's headlights part of investigation
Apr 23, 2010 12:41:00 PM - thestate.com
Story continues below videoVideo: Recorded by Adam Beam from Chief Tandy Carter's news conference at 10:30 a.m. today. (Apologies for the low audio; we recommend listening with headphones for the best experience.)Columbia Police Chief Tandy Carter confirmed Friday morning that police are investigating whether Mayor-elect Steve Benjamin was driving without headlights during his early Wednesday morning wreck.At least one of three eyewitnesses told police that the headlights on Benjamin's Mercedes SUV were not on, Carter said. Police are trying to confirm that, the chief said.