Drunk Driving

A suspect who allegedly shot a woman was killed after colliding his vehicle, said Anderson County officials. The 33-year-old succumbed to his injuries Sunday morning. Police believe he accidentally shot the woman then drove away in a panic and collided. His vehicle veered off the side of the roadway and crashed into a utility pole along with several trees. The driver was ejected from the car. At the time of the collision, his blood alcohol level was nearly thee times as high as the .08 legal limit, according to news reports.

As a Columbia car accident lawyer, my thoughts are with those involved in this collision. I hope nobody else was harmed in the wreck. If you or a loved one were harmed by a reckless driver, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case, help protect your rights, and answer any questions you may have concerning your case.

Law enforcement is reminding drivers to report potential drunk drivers by calling 911. “Every DUI stop or arrest we make is a potential life saved,” S.C. Highway Patrol Troop 6 Commander Capt. Chris Williamson said. “One drink is one too many if you’re planning to drive.” The holidays are associated with consuming alcohol at parties, so law enforcement is stepping up their efforts to prevent drunk driving. Rural roads in particular see a high number of fatalities. DUI Checkpoints will be ready to catch drunk drivers. “When they get to drinking, they forget about (the designated checkpoints),” an officer said. According to news reports, Berkeley County has seen a rise in traffic fatalities during 2011.

As a Beaufort auto accident attorney, I always urge people to look after their friends and help them get home safely by hiring a cab or being a designated driver. If you or a loved one were injured in an auto accident, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can discuss your case and help defend your rights, along with answer any important questions you may have concerning your case. A personal injury lawyer can assist you through your case and help ensure the best possible results.

As few as seven people were killed in auto accidents over the weekend in South Carolina. The first incident involved a 33-year-old man from Huger, then a 58-year-old from Lancaster when his SUV hit a tree. Four men in their 20′s were killed due to not wearing seat belts. A 52-year-old drove his motorcycle into a tree in the I-26 median, as well. Another motorcyclist veered off the road and hit several trees while riding with a group. There have been 776 roadway fatalities through December 11, which represents 17 more than last year, according to news reports.

As a Sumter auto accident lawyer, my thoughts are with the family of those harmed in these collisions. I hope nobody else was hurt in a crash. If you or a loved one were injured in a crash, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can discuss your case and work to defend your legal rights, along with answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your claim. A personal injury lawyer can walk you through your case by helping you with the legal processes along the way so that the best possible results can be reached.

A woman from Winnsboro was killed in a car crash Wednesday. She was identified as a 24-year-old woman who was driving her Ford Explorer in Fairfield County when she crashed her car near Jackson Creek Road around 2:30pm. Her SUV hit a ditch, a gate, then overturned. She was the only occupant of the vehicle at the time of the wreck and succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Her mother was also killed in a wreck when she was hit by a drunk driving while riding her motor scooter. According to news reports, the collision is under investigation.

As a car accident attorney Sumter, my thoughts are with the family of the car accident victim. If you or a loved one were hurt in a car wreck, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, help defend your rights, and answer any legal questions you have concerning your case. A personal injury lawyer can help you with the legal process and guide you through the steps to help reach the best possible outcome.

A man from Gaston County has been charged with a DWI, speeding, reckless driving, and resisting arrest. He was charged early today while driving along Interstate 85. The 42-year-old man was pulled over by a state trooper at about 1:30am near mile marker 27. He was going 108mph in a 60mph speed zone in his 2008 Chrysler. During a breathalyzer test he blew .16, twice the legal limit. According to news reports, he is being held in Gaston County Jail.

As a Columbia car accident attorney, I hope nobody was harmed by this reckless driver. My thoughts are with those who were harmed. If you or a loved one were hurt in an auto accident, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, help defend your rights, and answer any legal questions you have concerning your case. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to help ensure the best possible outcome.

A 25-year-old was arrested due to obstruction of justice by South Carolina Highway Patrol on Saturday. The man was arrested and booked into a detention center in Moncks Corner after lying to police regarding his brother’s hit-and-run crash. His brother crashed head-on with another vehicle and was a felony DUI driver. The EMS paramedic was charged with lying as well in the case of the drunk driver who hit another car then fled the scene of the crash, according to news reports.

As an auto accident attorney Sumter, I hope those involved in this collision healed quickly and fully from their injuries. If you or a loved one were injured in a car wreck, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can assess your case and help defend your rights, along with answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your claim. A personal injury attorney can assist through your case by leading you through any legal processes associated with your claim in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.

A paramedic is facing obstruction of justice charges in connection with a fatal crash, during the aftermath of which she allegedly took marijuana from a suspect at the crash scene, report news sources.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol arrested the 27-year-old Berkely County EMS employee after she reportedly surrendered herself to authorities Friday afternoon. The Summerville woman was slated to face a bond hearing later that evening.

At the scene of the November 10 fatal two-vehicle collision in question, the EMS worker was supposedly spotted by a witness removing a small package of marijuana from the person of a Moncks Corner woman who was injured in the crash. The drugs were later recovered by investigators, and now in addition to the obstruction of justice charge, the EMS employee also faces a possession of marijuana charge. The obstruction of justice charge is a misdemeanor that carries a sentence of up to 10 years.

As a Moncks Corner auto accident attorney, I know that dealing with the aftermath of a crash can be stressful. I encourage anyone who has been in a crash to first seek medical attention to make sure you have not suffered any injuries. Even if you think your case is cut-and-dry, or you decide to handle your insurance claim yourself, consider getting input from a Moncks Corner personal injury lawyer to help make sure you are treated fairly.

One woman is dead and another is facing charges of driving under the influence after a head-on crash near Moncks Corner on Thursday night, report news sources.

According the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 9 p.m. as a 2000 Saturn was traveling southbound on Broughton Road. A northbound 2005 BMW crossed the center line and collided head-on with the Saturn.

Emergency personnel reported to the scene of the crash and transported the drivers of both vehicles and a passenger in the BMW for hospital treatment. According to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office, the driver of the Saturn, a 47-year-old Moncks Corner woman, died in the emergency room of blunt force trauma injuries.

It is not known whether the Saturn driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The driver of the BMW, a 33-year-old Moncks Corner woman, and passenger, a 23-year-old woman also of Moncks Corner, were not wearing seatbelts. The Highway Patrol has charged the driver of the BMW with felony driving under the influence.

As a Moncks Corner car accident lawyer, I have witnessed first-hand the shock and grief of those left behind after an unexpected death. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and loved ones of the woman who died. I hope that they are getting all of the help and support they need during this challenging time. Being a Moncks Corner personal injury attorney, I am well aware of the types of injuries that can be suffered in a traffic-related incident. I wish the occupants of the BMW a rapid recovery from their injuries. I am moved to remind motorists never to drink and drive.

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.

Attendees of this year’s Coastal Carolina Fair are getting a hands-on lesson in roadway safety courtesy of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, report news sources.

Featured at the fair is a machine that allows a sober person to experience what driving under the influence is really like. The machine does this by altering depth perception and encouraging drivers to overcorrect their actions. The machine also simulates distracted driving, including texting or using a cell phone behind the wheel.

A $20,000 grant from the Office of Highway Safety made it possible for the simulator to be at the Costal Carolina and State fairs. According to the Highway Patrol, South Carolina has the third highest rate for alcohol-related fatalities.

As a Charleston auto accident lawyer, motorist safety is something that I am very conscious of. I encourage drivers never to drink and drive to avoid distractions like texting behind the wheel. Because of my experience as a Charleston personal injury attorney, I am very aware of the split-second difference between everything seeming fine and a terrible vehicle crash. I urge motorists to always practice safe driving habits.