A 24-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after Greenville police say she drove recklessly through downtown Greenville, including through Falls Park, on Saturday night after the city's India Day festival had ended. Bailey Mckenzi Brokamp is facing hit-and-run and failure-to-stop charges, along with a driving under the influence charge, with no injuries reported at the time of the incident.
According to WYFF4, Brokamp drove through the barricaded India Day site after the event had already ended, with clean-up crews still working the scene in downtown Greenville. Police say she then drove recklessly through Falls Park, a 26-acre greenspace in downtown Greenville. The City of Greenville provides information about the Swamp Rabbit Trail, per the City of Greenville.
DUI Charge and Multiple Counts
The article identifies a DUI charge. The source confirms that a first-offense DUI can involve an ignition interlock device and a six-month license suspension, as outlined by Upstate DUI.
The article reports a failure-to-stop charge, while a legal source says failure to stop for blue lights can be punishable by a fine of at least $500, up to 90 days in jail, and an automatic license suspension for a first offense, according to Jessica Corley Law. Separately, the article discusses leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage.
India Day Drew Thousands Before the Incident
The chaos unfolded hours after downtown Greenville hosted its annual India Day festival, which had featured a 10:30 a.m. parade along Main Street celebrating India's Independence Day, according to Kidding Around Greenville. This year's event was held downtown, per the same outlet. Hoodline previewed the celebration ahead of time in its India Day parade preview.
India Day is produced by the India Association of Greenville. Festival barricades were reportedly still in place and clean-up crews were still working the site when Brokamp allegedly drove through it Saturday night.
Long-Term Consequences Loom Under State Law
Beyond the immediate charges, South Carolina law requires anyone convicted of DUI to complete the state's Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program before their license can be reinstated, and DUI convictions cannot be expunged from a person's criminal record, according to Upstate DUI. It remains unclear whether Brokamp caused specific property damage while driving through the festival site or park, what bond was set at her initial court hearing, or whether the Greenville Police Department will review additional security measures for future downtown street festivals.
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