Trailer Accident

A 43-year-old driver was cited for improper passing on a double-yellow line, leading to a car wreck between a tractor-trailer and school bus Thursday morning. One student was injured in the crash along Highway 45 in St. Stephen. South Carolina Highway Patrol assisted at the scene of the wreck, which happened just after a school bus had picked up a student on Highway 45. The suspect’s Nissan tried passing and hit the back of the bus. A tractor-trailer then hit the vehicle, sandwiching it between the truck and bus. 19 students were on-board at the time of the wreck, according to news reports.

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A woman was killed in a head-on wreck with a tractor-trailer. State Police attempted to identify the driver as the cars were taken from the scene of the wreck. The victim’s vehicle had South Carolina plates. The tractor-trailer driver was not hurt in the collision. He was hauling wood by-products at the time of the wreck. A witness said a vehicle passed another car in the southbound lane when the truck and vehicle crashed. According to news reports, the crash victim was extricated by emergency crews at the scene of the accident.

As an auto accident lawyer Columbia, my thoughts are with the family of the crash victim. If you or someone you know was harmed in a crash, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, help defend your legal rights, and discuss 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 result.

A tractor trailer that had pulled over to the side of Interstate 26 in Spartanburg overturned, requiring westbound traffic to be rerouted for several hours on Sunday, report news sources.

According the South Carolina Highway Patrol, at about 1:30 p.m. the driver of the tractor trailer pulled over to the side of the road near mile marker 21 because the semi had two flat tires. The 18-wheeler was hauling several forklifts, the weight of which apparently shifted, caused the tractor trailer to overturn. The forklifts had to be removed from the semi before the tractor trailer could be rightened and removed from the scene.

Westbound Interstate 26 traffic was rerouted to Highway 29 while emergency crews cleared the wreckage. By 10:45 p.m. both westbound lanes were back open and traffic was flowing regularly.

The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured in the incident and there are no charges pending, said a Highway Patrol spokesperson.

Being a Spartanburg car accident attorney, I am well aware of the types of injuries that can be suffered in a rollover accident. I am relieved that no one was hurt. Because of my experience as a Spartanburg 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.

Investigators are still looking for answers in the 1-year-old case of a detached utility trailer that caused a fatal crash in Anderson County killing the parents of two young children, report news sources.

The crash occurred on Interstate 85 at approximately 8:30 p.m., September 18 on southbound I-85 near mile marker 24. The homemade trailer was being towed by a truck when it detached and came to rest in the middle of the highway. The driver of sport utility vehicle pulled over to call 911, notifying authorities of the stalled trailer.

Soon after, a minivan carrying a Spartanburg couple and their two daughters, then ages 3 and 6, struck the struck the trailer and veered into the path of a big rig traveling in the right lane. The collision with the tractor-trailer sent the minivan into the parked SUV. The couple inside the minivan died at the scene. The two daughters are now living with family in Georgia.

Investigators are stymied in the crash investigation because the owner of the trailer has not stepped forward, and because the trailer was unlicensed, leaving authorities no way of tracking the owner down. According to the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, state law does not require utility trailers weighing less than 2,500 pounds to be licensed or registered.

As a Spartanburg car accident lawyer, motorist safety is something that I am very aware of, and my heartfelt condolences go out to the little girls and the couple’s family, friends and loved ones. Despite my experience as a Spartanburg personal injury attorney, I cannot begin to imagine how this event has impacted these two children. I hope that they are receiving all of the love and support they deserve.

One of the victims who was injured in a crash on Wednesday in North Charleston is improving in the hospital, according to news reports.

The 48-year-old Summerville man is reportedly listed in “good” condition at the Medical University of South Carolina. The man was one of two victims injured in a fiery crash on Interstate 26 on Wednesday morning, according to news reports.

The man was injured when a tractor trailer he was driving slammed into another large truck. The trucks were hauling wood chips, and the collision created a large fire and shut down the Interstate for hours, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

It is unclear if anyone was charged for the crash.

The other victim, a 40-year-old, is at MUSC in fair condition, according to news reports.

As a Columbia car accident lawyer, I’m saddened to hear about this trucking accident. My condolences are with both victims’ friends and families during this difficult time. I hope both victims are able to experience a full and speedy recover. I hope the victims are able to continue getting better.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact a personal injury lawyer in Columbia.

Interstate 77 is reopened after a tractor trailer accident near Bluff Road this morning, according to news reports.

The accident occurred around 8:10 a.m. when a  tractor trailer overturned.

According to officials, “the tractor trailer was travelling around a curve in the highway, and the driver lost control of the vehicle. That’s when troopers say the truck’s load shifted, and the truck toppled over, spilling glass into all three northbound lanes of the highway. No other vehicles were involved.”

The 52-year-old truck driver from Gaston was reportedly driving too fast, causing the crash. He will be ticket for ticketed for driving too fast for conditions, troopers said.

Thankfully, he was not seriously injured in the crash and did not require hospital attention.

The crash closed three northbound lanes of Interstate 77 near Bluff Road until around noon. Crews had to clean up shattered glass across the roadway.

As a Greenville personal injury lawyer, I’m glad to hear that no one was seriously injured in the crash. I urge drivers to always follow the speed limit and drive safety to avoid a crash like this in the future.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, contact a Greenville personal injury lawyer.

Hundreds of turkeys died in a tractor trailer accident Thursday in Newberry, S.C., according to news reports.

The accident occurred around 7 a.m. Thursday when a tractor trailer crashed. It is unclear exactly how the collision occurred, but South Carolina Highway Patrol investigators said the collision also involved a sports car.

The collision blocked Highway 34 and killed about 500 of 1,000 turkeys being hauled on the truck.

It is unclear if any of the drivers were injured in the collision. The accident is being investigated by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

As a Walterboro car accident attorney, I’m saddened to hear about this collision. I hope neither of the drivers or anyone else involved in the crash was injured. I hope investigators can determine exactly how this collision occurred.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact a truck accident lawyer in Walterboro.

One person died in a car accident on Wednesday involving a tractor trailer, according to news reports.

The accident occurred on Highway 61 when an 18-year-old driver was traveling south on the highway when he lost control of his vehicle and crossed the center line, according to news reports. It is unclear exactly how the collision occurred, but the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the teenage driver crashed head-on into a tractor trailer hauling three boats.

The teenage driver reportedly died upon impact of the collision, according to news reports. It is unknown if he was wearing his seatbelt or not. Photos of the scene showed his car cut completely in half.

The driver of the tractor trailer was injured in the collision. He was transported to the Colleton Hospital. His current condition or extent of injuries is unknown. He was wearing a seatbelt, according to police.

As an Orangeburg car accident attorney, I’m saddened to hear about this fatal car accident. My condolences go out to this victim’s friends and family who are affected by this tragedy. I hope the injured driver is able to experience a full and speedy recovery.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact a personal injury lawyer in Orangeburg.

One person died in a car accident early Friday in a collision with a tractor-trailer truck in Aiken County, S.C., according to news reports.

The car accident occurred around midnight at the intersection of Poole Road and Walker Street when a 25-year-old was traveling east on Pole Road. As he was driving a Honda, the man reportedly ran a stop sign at the intersection. As he traveled through the stop sign, he collided with a tractor trailer, according to news reports.

The man reportedly died at the scene of the crash. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.

The truck driver was transported to MCGHealth with serious injuries, according to news reports. His current condition is unknown, but he is expected to be OK.

South Carolina Highway Patrol investigators said entrapment was involved in the crash. They are still working to determine all the factors in the collision.

As a Greenville car accident attorney, I’m saddened to hear about this fatal car accident. My condolences go out to the victims’ friends and family during this difficult time. I hope the injured driver is able to experience a full and speedy recovery.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact a personal injury lawyer in Greenville.

Hundreds of cases of spilt beer blocked Interstate 26 in North Charleston, S.C., according to news reports.

The accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. when two tractor trailers collided on I-26 near mile marker 205. One of the trucks reportedly crashed into the center wall, causing hundreds of cases of beer to spill out onto the highway. The beer blocked two lanes of the highway in both directions.

Traffic was seriously impacted as a result of the spill and created a major gridlock.

Schiltz Malt Liquor and Old Milwaukee beer was involved in the spill.

No personal injuries or additional car accidents were involved in the collision.

It is unclear what caused the trucks to crash. The incident is being investigated by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

As a Columbia truck accident attorney, I’m glad to hear that no one was seriously injured in this trucking accident. I urge drivers to always pay attention while driving to avoid accidents like this. I’m glad highway safety employees were able to clear the scene safely so no other people were injured.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, contact a personal injury lawyer in Columbia.