Two people killed in three-car wreck in Orangeburg
May 26, 2020 – Paul Hammack
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – According to WACH, two people were killed in a three-car wreck on Monday night.
South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brian Lee said the accident occurred on U.S. 178 near Shillings Bridge Road around 8:20 p.m.
A Kia SUV ran a stop sign and was hit by a 2010 Lincoln traveling east on U.S. 178. The Kia ran off the road, flipped, and struck a tree. The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced deceased.
The collision caused the Lincoln to drift into the westbound lane, where it was struck by a 1988 Chevy.
The driver of the Chevy died in the collision. The driver of the Lincoln was taken to the hospital.
This is a series of blog posts presented by Hammack Law Firm as a way to keep our community informed about traffic events and news. These entries should not be taken as legal advice. However, if you or someone you know has been involved in a similar accident, contact the South Carolina car accident injury lawyers at Hammack Law Firm today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.
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