The Details: Although details are scarce, the Laurens County coroner has confirmed a deadly crash involving a motorcycle and tractor-trailer vehicle. The incident happened Sunday, September 17th, on I-385 in Laurens. According to the Laurens County Coroner’s Office, the 2 motorcycle victims in the accident have been identified as 38-year-old Lindsey Diane Billings and 55-year-old …
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Greenville, SC: What You Need to Know
Motorcycles offer an exhilarating way to experience the open road. While Greenville, with its scenic South Carolina landscapes, is a motorcyclist’s paradise, the risk of accidents and subsequent injuries simply can’t be ignored. In fact, because of motorcyclists’ increased risk and vulnerabilities compared to car and truck occupants, the injuries sustained in accidents are often …
Why are Motorcycle Cases Different Than Other Car Accidents?
Motorcycle and car accidents should have the same basic legal process and considerations— after all, they both involve drivers, motor vehicles, and injuries. However, both types of accidents involve a tremendous amount of differences. So many, in fact, it’s essential to categorize them separately. Below, we’ll go over the reasons why motorcycle accident cases are …
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in South Carolina
Motorcycle accidents are unfortunately commonplace, so it’s important for motorcycle owners to understand the common factors that contribute to these accidents. While most things that cause motorcycle accidents tend to be similar to those involved in automobile accidents, the effects are often far more catastrophic when a motorcycle is involved. Motorcycle accidents in South Carolina …
How Are Motorcycle Cases Different From Car Accident Cases?
After getting involved in an accident, several factors determine if you can file an insurance claim or lawsuit. In South Carolina, fault and negligence must be determined to demonstrate/prove who is financially responsible for your losses. If the other party involved is found to be at fault, you can recover lost wages, medical expenses, pain …
When Do You Need a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?
After you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may wonder if you need a personal injury attorney to maximize your insurance claim. Dealing with an insurance company on your own may leave you frustrated, confused, and feeling like you’re being lowballed out of a higher settlement offer. An experienced personal injury attorney will make …
Crash Kills Motorcyclist in Greer on Wade Hampton Blvd.
The Run-Down: On Friday, September 23, at around 8 p.m., an SUV and motorcycle collided on Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greer that tragically killed the motorcyclist. According to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, the crash, which occurred near Buncombe Road, caused the motorcyclist to be thrown off his bike. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet …
Two Motorcyclists dead after collision in Greenville County
The Details: According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, two motorcyclists died after a crash on Stallings Road just after 9:00 pm in Greenville County. The motorcyclists were traveling east when they collided with one another, causing them to run off the road and hit several trees. Troopers state that they were both pronounced dead at …
Motorcyclist killed in Greenville County Crash
The Run-Down: According to the South Carolina highway patrol, a motorcyclist was killed Monday, April 4th just after 12:30 pm on Staunton Bridge Road at Frontage Road. The motorcyclist was heading North on Staunton Bridge Road when a tow truck failed to yield and pulled out in front of the motorcyclist at an upcoming stop …
Crash Alert: Motorcycle crash leaves one injured in Piedmont
PIEDMONT, SC – A motorcycle accident in Piedmont on Thursday afternoon left one injured, according to a local news report. The accident occurred on Saluda Road near River Road. Details on how the accident happened have not been released. Pelzer EMS responded along with Piedmont Firefighters. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to a …
Belton man, 54, dies in Anderson motorcycle accident
ANDERSON, SC – A motorcyclist from Belton died in a crash Saturday night in Anderson, according to Fox Carolina. The victim is Belton man Everette Terrell Kilgore, 54. Kilgore was driving a 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Roberts Church Road near U.S. Highway 187 around 8:30 p.m. when the accident occurred. The Harley-Davidson ran off the right …
Motorcyclist critically injured while trying to avoid pickup truck and trailer
BEREA, SC (GREENVILLE COUNTY) – A motorcyclist was critically injured while attempting to prevent an accident with a pickup truck and its trailer this evening, according to Fox Carolina. The accident happened around 6 p.m. on South Carolina Highway 183 and Sulphur Springs Road when the driver of a 2005 Ford F-350 towing a trailer …
Victim ID’ed in Greer motorcycle accident on SC-101
GREER, SC – The victim of a motorcycle accident last night in Greer has been identified by authorities, according to WYFF4. This is an update to a previous story. The victim is Duncan resident Edward Ransom, 55, who died around 8:30 p.m. last night on South Carolina Highway 101. The accident happened at about 8:15 …
Motorcyclist dead in SC-101 accident near Greer
GREER, SC – An unidentified motorcyclist is dead following an accident on South Carolina Highway 101 Saturday, according to Fox Carolina. The accident occurred on SC-101, five miles south of Greer, at about 8:15 p.m. The victim was driving a 1991 Suzuki motorcycle when the vehicle collided with a curb. The motorcycle traveled into 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 …
Officials investigating fatal hit-and-run motorcycle accident
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C.— A fatal accident in which a motorcycle hit a loose trailer is under investigation, ABC News 4 reports. South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the accident, which occurred on Wednesday when a motorcyclist hit a utility trailer that had detached from a pickup truck. The incident took place at approximately 10:45 a.m. …
Police charge woman involved in fatal motorcycle accident
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Police arrested a woman who caused the June 13 collision that killed a motorcyclist on the city’s south side, WYFF 4 reports. According to Master Trooper Gary Miller of the South Carolina Highway patrol, Ella Thompson, 82, is the driver responsible for hitting a motorcycle while attempting to turn onto Piedmont Highway …
Motorcyclist killed in car accident on Piedmont Highway
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A crash in Greenville County killed a motorcyclist Saturday, WSPA News reports. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a motorcycle collided with a car on Piedmont Highway when the vehicle exiting Resthaven Memorial Gardens pulled out in front of it. The Gantt Fire Department, Greenville County EMS, and South …
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 …
Fatal motorcycle accident in Greenville County
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. -A motorcyclist died after hitting a tree in the road Tuesday, WYFF 4 reports. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, at around 1 p.m. the driver of a Ducati motorcycle was going south on Langley Road when the bike struck a tree in the road. It is unknown if the victim …
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 …
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 dead in Pickens motorcycle accident
PICKENS, SC (PICKENS COUNTY) – An early-morning motorcycle accident claimed the lives of two people today in Pickens County, according to a report by WSPA. The accident happened around 2:30 a.m. at 263 Old Liberty Pickens Road. The victims are Pickens man Thomas Cody Bowen, 30, and Belton woman Amanda Faye Neely, 39. They were …
Motorcyclist killed in York County Memorial Day collision
YORK COUNTY, S.C. – According to The Herald, a motorcyclist was killed and a driver injured in a collision outside of Rock Hill Monday evening. Trooper Joe Hovis of the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened on Lesslie Highway south of Rock Hill around 7 p.m. Michael O’Donnell, 28, of Rock Hill, was …
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 …
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 …
One Dead in Greenville County Motorcycle Crash
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. – According to WYFF, one person was killed in a motorcycle crash on North Parker Road Sunday night. A spokesman for South Carolina Highway Patrol said the accident occurred around 7:55 p.m. on North Parker Road near Phillips Trail. The spokesman said a 2006 Ducati motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in …
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 …
