An amended wrongful death lawsuit in Charleston County holds two bars partially responsible for the deaths of Lizzy Zito and Arianna Gamber, killed in hit-and-run crashes on April 28, 2024. The suit alleges overserving of drivers Seth Carlson and Max Gentilin, violating South Carolina alcohol service laws. No major case resolutions appear as of early 2026, with a jury trial requested.
Incident Details
Zito and Gamber, lifelong friends from Simpsonville both nearly 21, were walking in a pedestrian/bike lane on Morrison Drive near the Ravenel Bridge on-ramp when struck. Carlson hit them first at 1:12 a.m. after drinking at multiple bars including a performance at Commonhouse Aleworks with free drinks, then fled with vehicle damage. Gentilin struck…..