The Details: On July 1, a tragic accident took place in Camden Country, GA, involving a tractor trailer driver allegedly driving under the influence, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries, including two victims from here in the Upstate. The truck driver first struck two vehicles traveling southbound before he crossed the median into the oncoming …
NC man, 68, dies from Greer crash injuries
GREER, SC (SPARTANBURG COUNTY) – The victim of a late-May crash in Greer died Friday in the hospital, about three weeks after the accident, according to a report by Fox Carolina. The victim is 68-year-old Mark Charles Rhoads, of Lake Lure, North Carolina, who was a passenger in a Toyota SUV on May 28. The …
Motorcyclist dead in early-morning crash in Anderson Co.
PIEDMONT, SC (ANDERSON COUNTY) – One person is dead following an early-morning motorcycle accident in Anderson County, according to reporting by WSPA. The accident happened just after 1:15 a.m. on Interstate 85 when a motorcyclist—38-year-old Myreon Jamar Smith, of Williamston—drove off the roadway near the 34 mile marker. Smith collided with a tree and a …
Two dead in head-on Greenwood Co. crash
GREENWOOD COUNTY, SC – Two people died in a head-on crash this afternoon on U.S. Highway 25 in Greenwood County. Fox Carolina reports that the accident happened around 2:30 p.m., near South Carolina Highway 67, when a 2009 Chevrolet Impala collided head-on with a Chevrolet Silverado. The Silverado crossed the center line, into the lane …
Hospital patient steals ambulance, flees police
BEAUFORT, S.C. – A discharged hospital patient stole an ambulance from Beaufort Memorial, the Island Packet reports. Beaufort Police Department officials said a New York City man discharged from Beaufort Memorial Hospital drove out of the hospital in a stolen ambulance Monday night. Personal Care Service owns the ambulance and informed Beaufort and Jasper County …
SCDOT to close lane on I-26 WB
CALHOUN COUNTY – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close a lane on Westbound I-26 from Monday night until Tuesday morning, according to a tweet from their official Twitter feed. During the closure, SCDOT crews will assemble and place cantilever beams. The lane closure will extend from mile marker 125 to 126. Lane closures …
One taken to hospital after bus catches fire in Pelzer
PELZER, SC – One person was airlifted to the hospital Sunday afternoon when a bus caught fire at a Pelzer gas station. Fox Carolina reports that the accident happened around 3:50 p.m. at the Shell station on Easley Highway. A witness reports that the bus driver was attempting to refuel the bus while it was …
One dead in fiery single-vehicle crash in Anderson Co.
STARR, SC (ANDERSON COUNTY) – An unidentified person died after a fiery single-vehicle crash Friday night in Anderson County, according to a report by Fox Carolina. The victim was driving a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee on Airline Road, near Pine Grove Road. Around 8:35 p.m. the Jeep drove off the side of the road and …
One dead, 82-year-old woman charged in fatal motorcycle accident
GREENVILLE, SC – A motorcycle accident on Piedmont Highway yesterday led to the death of one and the charging of an 82-year-old woman with a crime, according to Fox Carolina. The accused is Ella Thompson, of Landrum, who was driving a 2012 Chrysler sedan. She attempted to pull into Piedmont Highway from a private roadway …
Motorcyclist dead in Greenville Co. accident, driver charged
SIMPSONVILLE, SC (GREENVILLE COUNTY)– A motorcyclist died in an accident last night after being rear-ended by another motorist in Greenville County, according to reports by WYFF4 and Fox Carolina. The accident happened just after 10 p.m. on Northeast Main Drive and Springdale Drive when the driver of a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle slowed to make a …
Swansea man, 38, killed in crash in Lexington
LEXINGTON, SC – A Swansea man died in a car accident on South Carolina Highway 6 early this morning, reports WLTX. The victim is Swansea man Juan Carlos Chavero, 38. He was killed this morning around 1 a.m. in the 1800 block of SC-6 when an oncoming vehicle crossed into the wrong lane and collided …
Recent HS graduate, 17, killed in Spartanburg County car accident
PACOLET, SC (SPARTANBURG COUNTY) – A teenager who recently graduated high school died in a car accident last night on South Carolina Highway 150, according to a report by WSPA. The accident occurred near the intersection of SC-150 and Glenn Springs Road around 11:30 p.m. when 17-year-old Shelly Ann-Marie Burgess, of Jonesville, drove off the …
Driver of pickup leaves scene after collision with motorcycle
ABBEVILLE, SC – A driver of a pickup truck fled the scene after an accident involving a motorcycle last night six miles north of Abbeville, according to a report by Fox Carolina. The accident happened around 9:10 p.m. near South Carolina Highway 201 and Milford Dairy Road when a Harley-Davidson motorcycle collided with a pickup …
At least one person injured in Poinsett Rd crash
GREENVILLE, SC – At least one person was injured in an accident this afternoon, according to a report by Fox Carolina. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on Poinsett Highway. Details are scarce at this time, but our team will continue to monitor the situation and will update our blog as information is released. …
Driver airlifted and charged after car wreck; multiple people injured
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. – According to FOXCarolina, a man was airlifted to a hospital and faces charges after a car wreck that injured multiple people. South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened on U.S. 123, near Cartee Road, around 5:11 p.m. According to SCHP, Robert Butler, 46, was driving southbound at excessive speeds on …
3 injured in 5-vehicle wreck in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. – According to WBTW, three people were injured in a five-vehicle wreck in Conway Wednesday afternoon. Horry County Fire Rescue said three people had been transported from the accident, which happened on the 1400 block of Highway 544 around 4:09 p.m. Three people are being transported with injuries from a five-vehicle accident at …
One person injured in two-vehicle collision on Hwy. 29
WEST PELZER, S.C. – According to The Journal, one person was injured in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 29 Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred on Highway 29 at Ballard Road Tuesday afternoon. West Pelzer firefighters and Pelzer EMS responded at the scene, and state troopers were involved in an investigation. The roadway was closed for …
Man struck and killed by car while pushing moped
BLACKSBURG, S.C. – According to WYFF, a man was struck and killed while pushing his moped in the middle of the street Wednesday night. Police say the accident occurred on South Charleston Street around 9:30 p.m. Jimmy Williams, of Blacksburg, was pushing his moped in the middle of the street along the white line when …
Man killed in motorcycle crash in Port Royal
PORT ROYAL, S.C. – According to The Island Packet, a 22-year-old man died after crashing his motorcycle into a tree on Monday. According to Beaufort County Coroner’s Office Chief Deputy David Ott, Steven R. McKinzie, 22, of Beaufort, was traveling north on a motorcycle on Old Shell Road when he attempted to pass a vehicle …
Two injured in three-vehicle wreck in Powdersville
POWDERSVILLE, S.C. – According to The Journal, two people were injured in a three-vehicle wreck on Tuesday. Authorities say the accident happened on State Highway 81. Powdersville firefighters and Pelzer EMS responded at the scene. No information is available on the conditions of the injured parties. State troopers are investigating the crash. This is a …
Two injured in Horry County two-car collision
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. – According to WPDE, two people were injured in a two-car collision Sunday evening. Horry County Fire Rescue crews and South Carolina Department of Public Safety responded at the scene, at 3297 E. Highway 9, at 10:24 p.m. Two people were transported with injuries to a hospital. Their conditions have not been …
Man killed in North Charleston crash
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – A North Charleston man died in a two-vehicle crash on Friday, according to a report by WCSC. The victim is North Charleston resident Randolph Meusa, 65. Meusa was driving near Ashley Phosphate Road and Plantation Road just after 7:30 a.m. whenever his car crashed into another vehicle. Meusa’s car traveled off …
UPDATE: Woman charged with DUI after fatal wrong-way crash in Spartanburg
SPARTANBURG, SC – A woman has been charged with DUI in connection to a previously reported wrong-way crash in Spartanburg. This is an update to a previous story. The previously-reported crash occurred last Friday, May 22, around 3:30 a.m. at exit 3 of Interstate 85 Business Loop. According to WYFF, the accused is Belinda Price, …
Car crashes into tree in Greenville County
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. – A car crashed into a tree in Greenville County on Wednesday, according to The Journal. South Greenville firefighters responded to the scene of a single-vehicle car wreck on Dry Oak Road on Wednesday. Officials say the vehicle left the road and collided with a tree. Greenville County EMS checked the driver …
Crash with injuries reported on U.S. Highway 701, causing road closures
LORIS, S.C. – According to WBTW, a crash with injuries occurred on U.S. Highway 701 Wednesday morning, causing road closures. South Carolina Highway Patrol stated the crash occurred at 9:58 a.m., on U.S. 701 by the SC-9 overpass. Injuries have been reported. The road in the area was blocked as of Wednesday, as crews worked …
67-year-old man killed and two injured in Columbia crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. – According to The State, a 67-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle collision Sunday night. The Columbia Police Department said the accident occurred on Leesburg Road around 10 p.m. Johnny Dickerson, 67, was driving west in a Toyota van when a 63-year-old man in a Ford Fusion, driving in the opposite direction, …
Motorist dies after crash involving deputy’s patrol car
CHARLESTON, S.C. – According to WCSC, a motorist died on Friday from injuries sustained in a collision with a Charleston County deputy’s patrol car. The crash occurred on Old Towne Road, near North Hillside Road, at 5:58 a.m. last Thursday. A 2007 Dodge Nitro SUV was driving south on Old Towne Road, while a Charleston …
Motorcycle accident causes significant delays on Rivers Avenue on Monday night
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – A motorcycle accident caused delays on Rivers Avenue Monday night, according to WCSC. The accident occurred on the eastbound side of Rivers Avenue near the 52 connector, police said. Emergency crews responded at the scene. As of Monday evening, delays were expected on Rivers Avenue. It is unclear if anyone was injured …
Greer Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash
GREER, S.C. – A Greer man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning, WYFF reports. John Thomas Stanfield, 43, evidently lost control of his vehicle and crashed at 1941 Gibbs Shoals Road shortly before 4 a.m on May 22. Emergency responders pronounced Stanfield dead at the scene, according to Coroner Parks Evans of …
Man killed by wrong-way driver
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. – According to FOX Carolina, a man died in surgery after being hit by a wrong-way driver early Friday morning. Troopers said that Dominique Alexander Lennon, 28, was fatally injured when his car was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on Business Road 85, around 3:30 a.m. The victim was driving north …
Scooter driver killed in crash
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. – According to WYFF, one person is dead after a scooter accident Saturday night. Officials said the accident occurred on Lindsey Ridge Road. Authorities say the scooter rider hit a curb and was thrown from the vehicle. South Carolina Highway Patrol said the operator was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced …
Man dies in U-Haul accident in Oconee County
OCONEE COUNTY, SC – A man died in an accident involving a U-Haul truck yesterday morning, according to a report by WSPA. The victim is 46-year-old Westminster man Gary L. Wyman, II. The crash happened just before 9 a.m. on Richland Road and Hickory Nut Drive, when Wyman ran off the left side of the …
28-year-old dead in wrong-way crash in Spartanburg
SPARTANBURG, SC – A 28-year-old died in a car accident Friday on Interstate 85 Business Loop, according to a report by WSPA. The crash occurred just after 3:30 a.m. near Exit 3 on Business I-85. The victim is Dominique Alexander Lennon, 28, who was driving a 2009 Hyundai at the time of the accident. The …
Motorcyclist dead in Clemson Road crash
COLUMBIA, SC – A motorcyclist is dead following a three-vehicle accident Friday on Clemson Road. According to a report by WIS, the victim is Michael W. Smith, 65, who was driving a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The accident occurred at the intersection of Clemson Road and Ricky Lane Friday afternoon whenever a 2003 Jeep SUV attempted …
My Uber driver wrecked and I got hurt. Do I have a claim?
The short answer is YES. If you have been involved in a car accident while passenger in a ride share vehicle, and you have sustained serious injuries, then you do have several claim options. If you have been injured in an Uber or Lyft related accident, then it is important to follow these steps. The …
Coffee Beans – The Other Magical Fruit – The More You Drink The More You … Stay Alert While Driving
So I like coffee like most normal coffee drinkers do. But my blog co-writer, Blake Bargar, really LOVES coffee. Blake takes it to another level. You know … the friend who won’t let you put a drop of cream or sugar in your pristine cup of Jamaican Blue Mountain.
Crash on I-85 in Spartanburg County Results in the Death of a Grandfather and His Grandson
It was around 1:32 a.m. when a 2016 Dodge pickup truck collided into the back of a tractor-trailer on I-85.
5 Claim-Killing Mistakes You Must Avoid after a Car Accident
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Don’t be blind to your blind spot. Oh wait … your car does that for you now. But do blind spot monitoring systems really work?
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4 Life-Saving Safety Technologies on New Vehicles
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Stop! READ THIS before You Sign Anything from the Insurer
Immediately after any accident, it is common for the insurance company to contact the claimant either in person or by telephone to request a recorded statement.
Help! I’ve had a car accident with an uninsured driver! Greenville Personal Injury Attorney at Hammack Law Firm explains your options.
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Purchasing a Used Motorcycle? 3 Tips from a Greenville Injury Lawyer
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3 Statements You Should Never Make after a Car Crash – Insights from a Greenville Injury Lawyer
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5 Tips for Taking Photographs of a Car Accident Scene – Advice from a Greenville Injury Lawyer
A serious car accident is a nerve-racking experience – even for the most stoic drivers. This is especially true if there is property damage or injuries.
