Drunk Driving

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.

A woman is facing driving under the influence charges in connection with an incident in which two firefighters were injured while responding to a separate vehicle crash in Goose Creek, report news sources.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the 12:20 a.m. incident occurred Wednesday morning on US-176 when a 2011 Mazda vehicle struck and injured two firefighters who were part of an emergency medical response crew responding to a single-vehicle crash. The force of the impact shoved the rescue workers against the side of an emergency vehicle.

One of the firefighters suffered suffered a fractured left ankle; the other suffered a fractured left leg. According to incident reports, the firefighters were wearing reflective reflective fire gear at the time of the incident.

The 25-year-old woman who was allegedly driving the vehicle at the time of the incident, has been charged with driving under the influence and is currently in custody.

Being a Walterboro personal injury lawyer, I am well aware of the types of injuries that can be suffered when someone is hit by a motor vehicle. I wish the firefighters a rapid recovery from their injuries. Because of my experience as a Walterboro car accident 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 never to drink and drive.

A man is facing driving under the influence and other charges after a Thursday night police pursuit in Surfside Beach that ended with a car colliding with a Horry County Police Department cruiser, report news sources.

The chase began when motorists reported seeing a seemingly intoxicated driver blocking traffic, traveling at extremely low speeds, and driving on the shoulder and through intersections without yielding. Surfside Beach Police officers located the suspect driving a 1994 Mercury two-door sedan and attempted to execute a traffic stop.

The suspect failed to yield to officers and instead began traveling southbound on U.S. 17. Officers gave chase and at one point deployed tire deflation measures. The pursuit ended when the suspect vehicle collided with a HCPD cruiser that had arrived to assist in the pursit.

The driver was arrested and is charged with DUI, failure to stop for blue lights, assault on a police officer, reckless driving, and disregarding a traffic signal.

As a Beaufort car accident attorney, motorist safety is something that I am very conscious of. I encourage drivers never to drink and drive. Because of my experience as a Beaufort personal injury lawyer, 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.

A woman died Wednesday after being hospitalized for injuries suffered in a single-vehicle collision, report news sources.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the 2 p.m. crash occurred on Jones Bridge Road approximately three miles north of Blackville when the truck that the Blackville woman was in went off the right side of the road as it was traveling northbound, overturned and struck a fence post.

The woman was transported to an Augusta, Ga., medical center where she succumbed to her injuries at around 5 p.m., according to the Barnwell County Coroner’s Office.

Investigators say toxicology reports indicate that alcohol was present in the woman’s body. The incident remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol.

As a Walterboro auto accident attorney, I have witnessed first-hand the shock and grief of those left behind after an unexpected death. My heartfelt condolences go out to the woman’s family, friends and loved ones. Being a Walterboro personal injury lawyer, I know how important it is for grieving people to have a strong support network. I hope the woman’s loved ones are getting the care and support they need during this difficult time.

A Monday night collision in Spartanburg involving a train and a pickup truck has left two people injured and one man facing charges of driving under the influence, report news sources.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the 7:40 p.m. crash occurred at the intersection of Mount Calvary Church and Southport roads when a 1997 Ford pickup truck traveling northbound on Mount Calvary Church Road began to cross the tracks in front of an approaching train. The train collided with the truck.

The driver of the pickup, a 48-year-old Spartanburg man, was injured as was the truck’s passenger, a 50-year-old man also of Spartanburg. Both men were taken to a local hospital; the passenger was listed in serious condition Thursday.

On Wednesday, the driver of the truck was arrested and charged with felony DUI with great bodily injury and driving under suspension, third or subsequent offense.

Being a Spartanburg auto accident lawyer, I am well aware of the types of injuries that can be suffered in a crash. I wish both of the injured men a rapid recovery from their injuries. Because of my experience as a Spartanburg 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.

Three men were killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle collision in Japer County about 15 miles north of Ridgeland, report news sources.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash occurred near the intersection of U.S. 321 and U.S. 601 when the vehicle that the three men were in was struck by a Ford pickup truck driven by a 62-year-old Pineland man.

A 41-year-old Beaufort man who was not wearing a seatbelt was killed instantly in collision. The other two occupants of the ill-fated vehicle were the driver, 27, and another passenger, 30, both Garnett residents. They were declared dead at the scene of the crash.

The driver of the pickup suffered minor injuries in the crash and was charged with felony driving under the influence.

As a Beaufort 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 men who died in the collision. Being a Beaufort personal injury attorney, I know how important it is for grieving people to have a strong support network. I hope the their loved ones are getting the care and support they need during this difficult time.

I am moved to remind motorists never to drink and drive.

Authorities are investigating the death of an Aiken County man who died Monday evening in a single vehicle crash, report news reports.

According to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office, the 20-year-old man was driving a 2001 Honda Passport sport utility vehicle westbound on Weeks Road when he attempted to negotiate a curve in the roadway. Authorities say that the vehicle was traveling too fast as it entered the curve and that the man, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident, was partially ejected from the vehicle during the crash.

The driver was declared dead at the scene of the crash of multiple body trauma. Officials found alcohol in the wrecked vehicle, said a Coroner’s Office spokesperson.

A toxicology report is pending, and the incident remains under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

As a Beaufort car accident lawyer, I have witnessed first-hand the pain and sorrow of those left behind after an unexpected death. My heartfelt condolences go out to the man’s family, friends and loved ones. Being a Beaufort personal injury attorney, I know how important it is for grieving people to have a strong support network. I hope the man’s loved ones are getting the care and support they need during this difficult time.