Two-vehicle accident kills driver
June 17, 2020 – Paul Hammack
GREENWOOD COUNTY, S.C. — A crash on US-178 killed one person and injured another Tuesday afternoon, WSPA News reports.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that the accident happened around 3 p.m. near Mock Orange Road, when an SUV attempting to turn on US-178 when it collided with a southbound car. The car veered off the road and the crashed into a tree.
Officials pronounced the driver of the car dead at the scene. The Greenwood County Coroner’s Office identified her as 33-year-old Greenwood resident Dorreen Elizabeth Johnson.
The car’s passenger was taken to Self Regional Hospital for treatment of injuries.
The driver of the SUV had no reported injuries.
This crash is still under investigation by SCHP.
This is a series of articles presented by Hammack Law Firm as a way to keep our community informed about traffic events and news. Blog posts 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 burn 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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