May 15, 2013 | Car Accidents, Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
A Rock Hill liquor store owner was awaken Saturday night by a phone call from the police; only to inform him that his security alarm had been set off.
The owner purchased the store 8 years ago, and has been running it ever since.
By the time the owner made it to his store, the police were already on the scene. Bystanders and employees alike were all staring at the outside of the building, where a vehicle had been driven right into the wall.
Apparently, about 3 feet of the store’s cinder-block wall had been pushed inward; creating massive amounts of damage for both the building and its inventory.
According to the police reports, the driver backed his black SUV into the Liquor store after leaving the Saloon across the street. The time of accident was slightly after 11:00 p.m.
After obtaining the surveillance video from the owner, the police determined that the large vehicle was slowly backing towards the store right before 11:00, when out of no where the driver accelerated the vehicle, slamming it into the side wall.
Not only was the cinder-block wall destroyed, but also layers of glass and plaster protecting the inventory was knocked out, breaking numerous liquor bottles.
The police were unable to read the tag on the vehicle via the surveillance video.
The car’s tag can’t be read from the surveillance video.
It has been estimated that over $3,000 worth of damage was done to the store alone. Additional damages are still being tallied as to the merchandise.
A patron of the bar across the street has given the name of the alleged defendant to the owner. The owner now plans to contact the defendant and discuss payment options to restore his building.
No evidence suggests that anyone was injured from the car accident; except perhaps Mr. Captain Morgan.
If you, or someone you know has been involved in a serious car accident where alcohol was involved, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP toll-free at 877-374-5999 today.
May 13, 2013 | Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Uncategorized
Two people from Rock Hill have just been suspended and charged for an overnight hit-and-run that took place last Wednesday night, when they ran their vehicle into a motorcyclist and then swiftly drove away after the crime.
The damage to the motorcyclist was severe, and he was transported to the closest hospital available via helicopter for immediate assistance.
Around 9:00 o’clock Wednesday night, the Rock Hill Police Department were contacted by a witness who saw the hit-and-run take place at the intersection of Mount Galant and Celenese Road.
The accident was involving a Yamaha R-6 motorcycle and a 2000 Infiniti sedan. The motorcyclist was a 23-year-old who as stated above, suffered life-threatening injuries due to the collision. He was reported to of not been wearing his helmet at the time of incident.
Authorities arrested both suspects and took them into the police station for questioning. Both defendants were scheduled for bond hearings this past Friday.
The 31-year-old and the 25-year-old defendants are also being charged with leaving the scene of the accident. Moreover, the 31-year-old is also being independently charged with operating an uninsured motor vehicle( which is a violation in the state South Carolina) and his second “driving under suspension” offense.
The 25-year-old is now receiving his first “driving under suspension” offense and operating an uninsured vehicle that had a suspended tag.
The accident is still currently being investigated and the police are seeking any information that could be relevant to this crime.
If you or someone you know is involved in any sort of serious car or motorcycle accident, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP toll-free at 877-374-5999. Or, for more information about your case, visit out homepage at www.rjrlaw.com.
May 8, 2013 | Car Accidents, Uncategorized
The South Carolina Highway Patrol has recently released reports stating how dangerous the weather truly is for drivers on the thoroughfares.
Apparently, the Highway Patrol has reported that they have roughly 20 car accidents going on at all times. They range from extremely minor “fender benders,” to serious auto accidents that resulted in near death experiences.
They state that they can not say for certain exactly how many of the accidents are caused due to the weather, but they can state that their numbers are up and nothing has changed much aside from the massive amounts of rain.
The Department of Transportation has been put on notice as to the accidents, but short of controlling the speed limits and requesting drivers to slow down during inclement weather, there is nothing more to be done.
Take the proper precautions when driving in the rain, sleet, or snow. Do not speed and keep your focus on the road. Do not get distracted. For more information or help with a serious car accident, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower,LLP toll-free at 877-374-5999.
May 7, 2013 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A 26-year-old man from North Carolina lost his life this morning when he was driving in Lancaster County.
According to the reports, the man was on Camp Creek Road in Lancaster at the time of the incident.
The emergency call came in around 6:00 a.m., when the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department responded to the telephone call.
When the police arrived on the scene, they found a Pick-Up Truck in the middle of the country road, and a small car pushed off to the side of the road. The driver of the car, the 26-year-old victim, was ejected from his vehicle upon impact of the collision.
According to officials, his death was instant on impact. The man who was driving the truck, aged 24, was taken to the hospital via ambulance, and only suffered minor injuries.
Highway officials have reported that they are still diligently working on the cause of the accident.
For more information on personal injuries or deaths due to serious car accidents, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP at 877-374-5999.
May 7, 2013 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A tragedy occurred last night when a tractor-trailer collided with a good Samaritan who jumped out of his vehicle to help an overturned SUV near Westinghouse Boulevard.
According to the police reports, the initial accident was between a Mini-van and an SUV that was traveling northbound on I-77 and side-swiped one another, causing the first collision.
Somehow, the SUV ended up in the middle of the interstate in the northbound lanes.
Upon arrival to the scene, a good Samaritan leapt from his vehicle and rushed to the overturned SUV to help the victim lodged in the vehicle.
It was only a few seconds later, and to everyone’s dismay, that a tractor-trailer came zooming by, pushing the SUV several feet across the highway, and killing both men instantly.
The person driving the Mini-van only suffered minor injuries. Sadly, the same can not be said for the man driving the SUV, and the man who graciously risked his life to help the injured.
Interstate 77 had to be shut down for multiple hours while a clean-up crew worked around the clock to have the streets cleaned for all of the morning travelers.
As of this morning, no charges have yet been filed against the tractor-trailer operator. The names of the two victims has yet to be releases.
If you, or someone you know has been injured in a serious car accident, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP toll-free at 877-374-5999. For more information, visit us at www.rjrlaw.com
May 6, 2013 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal car accident in Indian Land, where the police found a vehicle that had fallen between two bridges.
The details of the accident are still hazy. What is known is that the first emergency phone call was made at 11:27 a.m.the morning of the accident. The caller stated that they spotted an overturned vehicle in between the intersection of Charlotte Highway( also known as U.S. 521), and Waxhaw Road( or S.C. 75 to the locals.)
The exacts are still unknown, but it is believed that there was a driver and two passengers in the overturned vehicle. The only car to of been reported in the accident was the single, overturned one.
The car is a white 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, found next the the railroads tracks beneath the Charlotte Highway bridge and the Waxhaw Road bridge. The two bridges are right next to the new Lancaster Co. EMS Station on Walnut Creek.
It has not yet been discovered the exact cause of the accident; nor is it known how long the vehicle and the victims were in between the bridges.
If you, or someone you know has been involved in any sort of serious car accident, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP today. For more information, call us toll-free at 877-374-5999.
