Whether it is a two-vehicle collision, one-vehicle rollover or crash into barriers or buildings, the scene usually is filled with debris. Among the remnants is shattered glass -- small pieces and large shards that can cause severe and surprising injuries to drivers...
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Car crash in Wellford claims 3 lives, including young girl
A two-car crash recently occurred in Spartanburg County. Sadly, the South Carolina wreck caused the deaths of three people, including a mother and her young daughter. Ostensibly, the other driver involved was also killed in the accident. Now, a community and two...
Woman facing charges for DUI after fatal crash
The decision to drink and drive is never a good one. Those who choose to drive while intoxicated put themselves and everyone else on the road in danger. Nowhere is this more evident in a recent tragedy in South Carolina near Spartanburg. The wreck happened in the...
Vehicle crash in Greenville County claims life of passenger
Pickup trucks are designed for hauling larger items that will not fit inside passenger cars. Also, many pickups do not have backseats, so carrying more than one passenger can be a challenge. As such, some people choose to ride in the bed of a pickup truck instead of...
Multi-vehicle crash on I-26 kills two, injures several
A crash on I-26 involving multiple vehicles killed two and injured several others. The accident happened early in the afternoon on Tuesday, Sept. 28. The South Carolina Department of Transportation had to shut down the westbound lane of I-26 for several hours. Details...
Why is “dining and driving” considered a distraction?
Many modern conveniences seem geared toward allowing drivers to remain productive while behind the wheel. Drive-thru restaurants tempt drivers with the notion of multi-tasking during a car ride. Unfortunately, drivers often overlook the dangerous nature of these...
6 steps to take after an accident
A motor vehicle accident that results in injuries may also result in financial hardships for the foreseeable future. You may find yourself unable to work at a time when you depend on your income more than ever. Medical bills, prescription drugs, physical therapy and...
The deadly truth about distracted drivers
Multitasking is a valuable skill in many areas of life. It helps if you can handle more than one project at work, and even parents of small children manage to accomplish many things at once. However, most will admit that trying to do one important task while...
Preventing motor vehicle accidents in the winter
As temperatures drop and the year comes to a close, many people around the country are preparing for wintertime driving. While some regions of the country have the equipment to handle driving in inclement weather, other areas -- where snowfall isn’t as common an...
A truck’s black box may provide crash-related information
When a commercial airliner crashes or has in-flight problems, investigators often glean valuable information from the vessel’s flight data recorder, commonly called the black box. If you have a serious accident involving a semitruck, you should know many of these...