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A red vehicle drove off the road and landed in a lake Wednesday afternoon, reported Beaufort County sheriffs. The vehicle was located by authorities, and a dive team searched for the driver. The vehicle was pulled from the lake and an 82-year-old from Bluffton was found inside the vehicle. No indications of foul play were found, and the crash remains under investigation by Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Beaufort County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol. According to news reports, an autopsy will reveal the exact cause of death.

As an auto accident lawyer Spartanburg, I hope that nobody else was hurt in this crash. My thoughts are with the family of the crash victim. If you or a loved one were hurt in an auto accident, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can help protect your rights, and answer any legal questions you have concerning your case. A personal injury lawyer can help assist you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to help ensure the best possible results.

A local pastor who saved a man from a burning vehicle was honored by South Carolina Highway Patrol. “Highway patrol came to the church on Sunday and presented me with an award. They call it the hero award,” says pastor Johnny Byrd. “I always give God the credit. He’s the one that put me there.” The collision happened September 17th when the pastor heard about the crash from his daughter and immediately drove to the scene of the wreck. He found the man unconscious inside the vehicle. As the car began to catch fire, he got another passerby to help him extract the victim from inside the vehicle. They pulled the victim through the sunroof. “We began to pull and then the car exploded. And when it did, it blew us all back. I wouldn’t let go and it blew him out,” Byrd said. Paramedics arrived at the scene to treat the accident victim. Over half of his body had been burned, according to news reports, but thankfully he survived the wreck.

As a Florence auto accident attorney, I’m glad the car crash victim was rescued and the hero was honored by police. I hope the victim heals completely from his injuries. If you or a loved one were hurt in a crash, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can discuss your case with you in order to help defend your legal rights, and answer any legal questions you have concerning your case. A personal injury lawyer can walk you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to help ensure the best results.

Two car crash victims became trapped inside the vehicle after crashing into a tree. The wreck happened around 8pm on US 178 at Exit 19 when their Toyota Rav4 veered off the side of the road, then overcorrected and swung to the opposite side of the road and collided into the tree. A 911 caller reported the crash, and two medical helicopters arrived at the scene of the wreck. Both occupants, including the 17-year-old driver of the Toyota were hospitalized for injuries. According to news reports, emergency crews responding to the scene of the crash included the MedShore Ambulance Service, South Carolina Highway Patrol, and Sandy Springs Fire Department.

As a Florence auto accident attorney, I hope the two people injured in this crash heal as quickly and fully as possible. If you or a loved one were harmed in a car wreck, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can assess your case and help protect and defend your legal rights, along with answer any important legal questions concerning your case. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by assisting you with the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best results possible for your claim.

A representative from South Carolina Highway Patrol said one person was killed on I-77, closing the roadway for six hours on Saturday. The wreck happened around 8:20 in the morning when a pickup truck and Hyundai Elantra collided. Both cars were heading northbound at the time of the wreck. The truck driver, a 66-year-old from Hopkins succumbed to his injuries after his truck overturned. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected during the wreck. His 70-year-old passenger was injured and brought to Palmetto Health Richland for treatment of injuries. The other vehicle’s driver was not harmed during the wreck, according to news reports. Troopers are currently investigating the wreck, and witnesses are urged to contact police as soon as possible with any information relating to the wreck.

As a car accident lawyer, my thoughts are with the family 0f the victim in this tragic accident. I hope nobody else was harmed. If you or a loved one were adversely affected by a crash, discuss your case with a Beaufort personal injury attorney who can discuss your claim and your legal rights, answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your claim, and assist through your case and the legal processes associated to reach the best possible results for your claim.

Police are currently trying to determine the identity of a man hit by a vehicle Friday night on Highway 17. The pedestrian was hit by a car at Bull Corner Rd. The victim is described as a black male in his early 20′s. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck, according to news reports. Reporters say that he was hit by 3-5 vehicles. The first driver pulled over to report the accident to 911 before at least two more cars hit him. He was wearing all-black clothes and shoes at the time of the wreck and he had no identifying marks. South Carolina Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the wreck. Those with information are asked to contact police as soon as possible.

As a Columbia auto accident attorney, my thoughts are with the victim’s family. I hope nobody else was harmed in this collision. If you or a loved one were harmed in a collision, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case and help protect your rights, along with answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your claim. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by assisting you with the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.

The driver in the fatal single-car wreck that occurred Thursday morning at 3am has been identified by a Richland County Coroner. The driver was heading northbound in a Lexus sedan when they ran off the road and collided with a tree. The 34-year-old man was wearing his seat belt when the wreck happened. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the wreck. According to news reports, the collision remains under investigation by S.C. Highway Patrol. He was the only occupant inside the vehicle at the time of the wreck.

As a car accident lawyer, my thoughts are with the family of the victim of this tragic wreck. If you or a loved one experienced an auto accident, discuss your case with a Moncks Corner personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case and help protect your rights, and respond to your questions relating to the accident. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by assisting you with the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible result for your case.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is being ordered by a judge to release video and other info from traffic stops to the public, even if the case is ongoing. The judge ruled specifically that a newspaper should have received video of a traffic stop which led to the arrest of a councilwoman for driving under the influence.  Requests for video are often denied by the Public Safety Department because information may affect the criminal case against the suspect. The judge ruled the agency must show proof the release of information will result in harm, according to news reports.

As a Spartanburg car accident attorney, I hope the release of information leads to future justice for car accident victims. If you or a loved one were harmed in an auto accident, discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer who can assess your claim, and  answer any important legal questions you may have regarding you help defend your case. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by guiding you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.

Wednesday and Thursday, two residents from Midlands were killed in separate auto accidents. In the first crash, a dirt bike rider pulled into the pathway of a pickup truck. S.C. Highway Patrol reported the 20-year-old man from Columbia was riding in a driveway when he lost control and entered the roadway. He was not wearing his helmet when a GMC truck crashed into him. The crash is still under investigation. The second fatal crash happened 3 this morning when a Lexus sedan driving northbound veered off the road then overcorrected. The vehicle hit a pipe then overturned, and finally collided into a tree. The driver, who was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the wreck, was killed on impact. According to news reports, this crash remains under investigation as well.

As a car accident lawyer, my thoughts are with the families of the victims involved in these tragic crashes. If you or a loved one are involved in an auto accident, discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer Sumter who can evaluate your claim and help defend your rights. A lawyer can also assist with answering any questions regarding your claim, and guide you through the legal processes in order to reach the best results possible.

According to news agencies, recent reports from the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) state that, due to rising fatality auto accidents across the state over the last several years, the patrol plans to increase traffic enforcement over the weekend.

Sgt. Chris Shelton of the SCHP said that, as of the end of October, 691 road-related deaths had occurred this year in South Carolina. This number is 18 more than the previous year and Sgt. Shelton points to speeding as the primary cause of the increase.

Shelton said, “Law enforcement will crack down on speeders during Thanksgiving weekend. To avoid a ticket or collision, buckle up and slow down.”

Compared to the 9 deaths that happened in 2009 and 15 that occurred in 2008 over the holiday weekend, 2010 only saw three deaths resulting from auto accidents.

Lance Cpl. Billy Elder stated that the main reasons for fatal auto accidents in South Carolina remain to be speeding, refusal to wear a seatbelt and driving under the influence of either alcohol or another controlled substance. According to Elder, individuals who choose not to wear a seatbelt are 7 times more at risk of dying in a crash.

As a Greenville car accident lawyer, I’ve seen the results of speeding, driving under the influence and not wearing a seatbelt. I urge all drivers to always observe the rules of the road and practice safe driving habits. If you’ve been injured in an accident that you believe was the result of another driver’s negligence, contact a car accident lawyer in your town.

According to news reports, South Carolina State Troopers are increasing their presence across the state in order to make drivers more aware of their behavior and prevent avoidable accidents over Thanksgiving.

Troopers reported that last year there were only three fatal auto accidents over the Thanksgiving weekend in South Carolina, which is the fewest number of deaths on the road since 1963 in the state. Troopers agree that that number is low, but it’s still three too many. Which is why troopers have saturated Interstate 77 with speed checks, with Chester County Trooper ticketing 44 speeders on Wednesday alone. In the same day, a license checkpoint on Highway 9 handed out 24 tickets for violations.

Trooper Billy Elder stated, “We are out for a zero fatality goal to be met this weekend. We don’t want to see anyone lose their life this holiday season. I don’t see anyone speeding; everyone is following the rules and it seems like everyone is looking out for one another.”

Troopers are also planning a great number of DUI checkpoints over the weekend to help prevent drinking and driving.

As a Charleston car accident lawyer, I implore everyone to always follow the rules of the road and practice safe driving habits. If you’ve been injured in an accident that you believe was the direct result of another driver’s negligent actions, speak with an experienced car accident lawyer in your area.