A woman is facing charges of driving under the influence in connection with a multi-vehicle crash that shut down a Berkeley County road for several hours late Thursday night, report news sources.
According to authorities, the crash occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. and damaged three vehicles including a tractor trailer that sustained heavy damage. The semi was hauling eight 300,000-pound steel coils.
A 47-year-old woman, has been charged with driving under the influence in connection with the crash. The South Carolina Highway Patrol says she was driving a sport utility vehicle that pulled in front of the tractor trailer. The big rig struck the SUV, went off the road and overturned, coming to rest near the tree line.
The driver and passenger of the tractor trailer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to the hospital.
Being an Orangeburg car accident lawyer, I am well aware of the types of injuries that can be suffered in a multi-vehicle crash. I wish the occupants of the tractor trailer a rapid recovery from their injuries. Because of my experience as an Orangeburg personal injury attorney, I am very aware of the split-second difference between everything seeming fine and a terrible vehicle crash. I urge motorists always to practice safe driving habits and to never drink and drive.
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