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A fiery collision in Columbia resulted in the deaths of two best friends and two roommates after celebrating a 23rd birthday. Two of the students succumbed to their injuries at the scene of the wreck, after their Dodge Charger crashed into an insurance building. They were celebrating a birthday at nearby bars just before the wreck. They left their final destination at 3:30am, and the crash happened at 5am when the driver lost control of the vehicle while heading down George Rogers Boulevard. The vehicle collided into the corner of the Farm Bureau Insurance Office then burst into flames. Police are still investigating the wreck and why the driver lost control of the vehicle. Preliminary investigations indicate the driver may have been speeding at the time of the collision. Toxicology reports will be released in the near future.

As a car accident lawyer Charleston, my thoughts are with those involved in this tragic accident. If you or a loved one were hurt in a collision caused by recklessness, discuss your claim with a personal injury lawyer.

A roadside safety check point in Anderson County resulted in a man attempting to ram a South Carolina Highway Patrol and run down a trooper, said the Department of Public Safety. The incident began when a pickup truck driver failed to stop for police. Police attempted to stop him, and finally stopped him. The pickup truck driver then sped his vehicle towards the troopers, who shot back at the vehicle. The truck was stopped later on US 76. The driver was hit by a bullet in his arm and underwent treatment. Two troopers were placed on administrative leave, and charges are being filed against the suspect. “I heard two different types of sirens and then I noticed there was a high-speed chase going on,” said a witness. “Next thing I knew, I heard officers say, ‘Hold it or I’ll shoot you.’ Next thing I know, it was being broke up and that’s it.” According to news reports, an investigation is underway.

As a Moncks Corner car accident lawyer, I look forward to hearing more about this crash. If you or a loved one were harmed in a crash, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can assess your case and help defend your legal rights, along with answer any 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.

A man was arrested by highway patrol after he collided into a patrol vehicle during a chase. The 20-year-old was driving a stolen vehicle when he collided into the patrol car. The officer noticed the suspect driving recklessly when he attempted to pull him over, then followed him until another highway patrol officer could join the chase. They were able to pull the car over, but the suspect fled away from police again, running into the back of one car. The trooper was not hurt in the crash, according to news reports. The suspect was charged with fleeing arrest, assault with a deadly weapon, speeding, and resisting arrest.

As a Greenville auto accident attorney, I’m glad the suspect was arrested, and hope that nobody else was harmed by the suspect. If you or a loved one were harmed in an auto accident caused by recklessness, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim and assist you through the legal processes associated with your case to best defend your rights. A lawyer can discuss any questions you may have regarding your claim.

The family of a man killed in an auto accident is suing the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. The wreck happened March 4th when a 91-year-old man was heading eastbound and tried to make a left turn. His SUV was broadsided by a police vehicle going 29mph over the speed limit without using sirens or flashing lights. The officer later plead guilty for driving too fast for conditions, then paid a $186 fine. The victim’s niece and nephew says the DPS was negligent in hiring the employee because he was involved in two crashes before being hired as a law enforcement officer. The family has now filed a wrongful death lawsuit, according to news reports.

As a car accident lawyer Moncks Corner, I look forward to hearing more about this case. 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.

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.

A single-vehicle rollover crash ended a brief police chase Friday afternoon in Coward, report news sources.

According to the Florence County Deetention Center bookings Web site, the 27-year-old Salters man is facing charges of reckless driving and failure to stop for a blue light in connection with the high-speed chase along U.S. 52 that reaches speeds of 120 miles per hour.

The chase came to an abrupt end when the car being driven by the man crashed and overturned twice at the intersection intersection of U.S. 52 and West CW Robinson Road. He had allegedly been driving erratically since at least Kingstree, said a spokesperson from the Florence police.

As police officers and South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers investigated the scene of the crash, witnesses driving on U.S. 52 would stop to report incidents involving the suspected man’s vehicle.

As a Florence car accident attorney, motorist safety is something that I am very conscious of. I encourage drivers to to keep to the posted speed limits and obey traffic laws. Because of my experience as a Florence 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.

One person was hospitalized after a golf cart was rear-ended by a automobile in Columbia on Saturday near Williams Brice stadium during the USC-Florida game, report news sources.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the collision occurred on Bluff Road when the golf cart was struck from behind. The impact caused the golf car to overturn.

Only one person was inside the golf cart at the time of the collision. The unidentified individual suffered unspecified injuries and was transported to an area medical center, said Highway Patrol sources. The condition of the golf car occupant was unknown at the time of reporting.

According to Highway Patrol troopers, the driver of the vehicle that struck the golf cart has been charged with driving too fast for conditions.

Being a Columbia auto accident attorney, I am well aware of the types of injuries that can be suffered in a collision. I wish the person in the golf cart a rapid recovery from their injuries. Because of my experience as a Columbia personal injury lawyer, 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 stay alert to changing road and traffic conditions.

A multi-vehicle pileup in Charleston on Monday night sent a sheriff’s deputy to the hospital and left a man facing charges of driving too fast, report news sources.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on the westbound side of Interstate 26 near the Avation Avenue Exit when, as the Charleston County Sheriff’s deputy was slowing his patrol car, the cruiser was struck from behind by a 2001 Toyota pickup truck. The impact started a chain reaction, forcing the patrol car into another vehicle, which then collided with a fourth car.

A spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office said that the deputy, the only person hurt in the collision, was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the pickup truck, a 53-year-old Summerville man, has been charged with driving too fast for conditions.

Being a Greenville auto accident attorney, I am well aware of the types of injuries that can be suffered in a multi-vehicle crash. I wish the deputy a rapid recovery from his injuries. Because of my experience as a Greenville personal injury lawyer, 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 stay alert to changing road and traffic conditions.

The subject of a high-speed chase Friday night in Greenville County was found dead of injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash soon after the chase was called off for safety reasons, say news reports.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at about 6:50 p.m. when a 2004 Crown Victoria that had been traveling eastbound on Henderson Avenue went off the road and struck multiple trees. Authorities believe the driver of the vehicle, a 33-year-old Greenville man, lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash.

Just prior to the crash, the vehicle had been involved in a high-speed chase after a Greenville County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to execute a traffic stop. Instead of yielding, the vehicle lead authorities on a chase that reached speeds over 100 miles per hour. One speeds reached that high, the chase was called off due to safety concerns.

The driver died at the scene of blunt force trauma as a result of the vehicle striking multiple trees, said a Greenville Coroner’s Office representative. It is not known why the driver attempted to evade authorities.

As a Florence car accident attorney, I have witnessed first-hand the pain and shock of those left behind after an unexpected death. My heartfelt condolences go out to the man’s family, friends and loved ones. Being a Florence 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.

Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a motorist in Pickens County early Sunday morning, report media sources.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 2:55 a.m. when a 1996 Dodge pickup truck traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 123 veered off the road and rolled over about nine miles south of Easley.

The driver of the truck, identified as a 22-year-old Easley man, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Authorities say he was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The Highway Patrol says that speed appears to have been a factor in the crash; however, the incident remains under investigation.

As an Orangeburg auto accident attorney, I have witnessed first-hand the grief 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 an Orangeburg personal injury lawyer, 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.