Lexington Doctor Charged with Felony DUI Faces More Charges

A Lexington doctor charged with felony DUI earlier this year after police say he hit and killed an Irmo man walking on a sidewalk is now facing more charges, according to a report. 

David Lee Smith, 46, is also accused of obtaining prescription drugs by writing fraudulent prescriptions, according to WIS. Read more from WIS.

Smith, a former doctor at Lexington Family Practice on Polo Road, voluntarily surrendered his medical license on Jan. 16, according to records from the S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

Smith's decision to temporarily surrender his medical license came 10 days after he was arrested and charged with felony DUI in the death of Raymond A. Geiger, 39, of Irmo. 

Police say Smith ran his Land Rover off the road on Jan. 6 and hit Geiger, who was walking on a sidewalk along Lake Murray Boulevard. Geiger was pronounced dead at the scene.