Highway Patrol is investigating a potentially fatal car crash that happened on Interstate 77 on Tuesday night.
The crash occurred in the northbound lane of I-77, north of Harris Boulevard around 9:30 p.m. Two vehicles were involved in the crash. According to officials on the scene, the driver of one of the vehicles jumped out and ran from the scene.
Officials suspect that alcohol may have played a role in the crash.
Driving on interstate highways can be tricky and sometimes even intimidating. Practicing safe driving on the interstate means paying attention to what’s happening around you and also driving in a predictable manner. It is important to pay attention to and obey speed limits. Keep at least a car’s length of space between your vehicle and the cars driving in front of you. Do not tailgate. When merging, be sure to check your blind spot by turning your head. When you are in a construction zone, practice extra vigilance by adjusting to slower speed limits and watching for uneven pavement and other hazards. Most importantly, stay calm and remember that the interstate is nothing more than one long road.
Whether you are driving through your neighborhood or across interstate lines, the Car Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even most cautious drivers can be injured in a serious car accident. When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, our seasoned litigators can be there to assist you on your path to recovery. We can investigate all aspects of the accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
A 19-year-old Rock Hill resident was seriously injured in a pair of knee-boarding accidents on our South Carolina lakes.Rock Hill’s The Herald reported that the victim suffered two separate head injuries via two separate accidents last weekend.The Coroner reports states that the victim fell and hit his head on the board while knee-boarding with some friends on Saturday and Lake Wylie. His friends stated that the victim felt some nausea, but then did not seek out medical help.
The following day, the same individual when knee-boarding a second time, and fell and hit his head again. There, he climbed into a friend’s boat and subsequently fainted. He was flown to the hospital, where he then had surgery, but never regained consciousness.
The victim was taken off life support Monday afternoon.
If you or someone you love has suffered from a brain injury due to any sort of serious accident, you need serious legal help. At Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, we have the experience necessary to get the recovery you deserve, the best possible recovery. Call us today at 877-374-5999. Let us evaluate your claim and get you the help that you deserve.
Two people were injured in a crash involving three vehicles, one of which was a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department cruiser Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 77.
The crash occurred near mile marker 12 on the northbound lanes of I-77 around 4 p.m.
An officer had stopped a white sedan on the shoulder when a black truck crashed into both the sedan and the patrol car. Luckily, the officer was able to jump away from the wreck, suffering only an abrasion to his right forearm. According to officials the 36-year-old woman driving the black truck was charged with failure to reduce speed and failure to yield to a stopped emergency vehicle.
Two of four lanes were blocked as a result of the crash. Backups extended up to the Clanton Road exit.
Two people were transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
With motor vehicle travel being the most common means of transportation in the U.S., it’s not surprising that motor vehicle crashes were the cause of 90 deaths per day in 2010. In fact, an alarming 32,885 people were killed in the estimated 5,419,000 police reported motor-vehicle crashes that occurred that year. There are precautions you can take, however, to help protect yourself and your family and to also help decrease the number of deaths and injuries on our nation’s highways. Firstly, never drink and drive. It’s always safer to call a cab or a friend. Also, obey posted speed limits. The faster you drive, the more you increase your risk of being involved in a crash. Try to avoid distractions like eating, texting or fiddling with electronic devices. Stay alert and never drive while you are feeling fatigued or drowsy. Lastly, always be sure that you and all of your passengers are wearing a seat belt or are properly restrained before you begin your drive.
Taking the right precautions can make the difference of life or death. However, even the most vigilant of drivers can be involved in a serious accident. When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident, the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower can be there to assist you on your path to recovery. We can investigate all aspects of the accident and hold all parties accountable for your loss. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire the best accident attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
Monday afternoon was grim for one individual who lost their life in a single-car accident.
The accident occurred around 4:10 p.m., near the Burns Ford Car Dealership, on 2001 Highway 521. The single-car accident took the life of an 18-year-old Heath Spring resident.
The victim was driving a 1997 Honda Accord, when the car ran off the side of the road and struck a tree. The victim was reported to have been wearing his seatbelt, but was nevertheless pronounced dead at the scene. As of now, there is no detail given as to why the victim’s car swerved off-road.
It is very frightening to be involved in a car accident, or have someone you know and love be involved in one. Often times in serious car accidents, a person looses their life. In the event that this may have happened to you, or someone you love, please call the Wrongful Death Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower. Let us hear your side of the story and evaluate your claim. Our seasoned litigators are ready, willing, and able to fight for your case. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
A Rock Hill resident was killed late Wednesday night, when she was hit by a car while crossing Heckle Boulevard and McCullough Street. Upon investigation, it was reported that it was the pedestrian who failed to yield to the vehicle crossing the street. The two roads were closed down, but have since been reopened.
Furthermore, the investigative report stated that the woman was also intoxicated at the time of the accident. She was swiftly transported to Piedmont Medical Center, where she unfortunately passed away.
Wrongful death actions are typically brought by the estate of the deceased, or by a surviving spouse, child or parent. Each state is different on what they consider to be a ” wrongful death accident.” In the state of South Carolina, a wrongful death action can be brought in the following circumstances: medical mistakes;car, airplane, truck, and motorcycle accidents; criminal attacks; work related exposure to dangerous conditions or substances; and death during a supervised activity.
If you have experienced the death of a loved one, and feel that death was unjust due to one of the aforementioned activities, please contact the Wrongful Death Attorneys at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP and let us evaluate your claim. We are ready, willing, and able to hear your side of the story, on behalf of your loved one.Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Traffic was tied up on both sides of Interstate 85 on Tuesday morning after a fiery, tractor-trailer crash that resulted in the death of one woman occurred after 11 a.m.
Bystanders on the scene report seeing a tractor-trailer with its front end demolished and the remnants of a small, mangled and burned red car. Both the tractor-trailer and the car had been fully engulfed in flames at one point during the crash.
The truck driver was able to escape the flames just in time; however, the woman in the red car was not so fortunate and was killed in the wreck.
All northbound lanes of Interstate 85 near the Little Rock Road exit were shut down for over two hours.
Authorities commented that it was not yet clear whether charges will be filed.
In 2010, accidents in the United States involving large trucks killed 3,675 people and injured 80,000. An alarming 276,000 large trucks were involved in traffic crashes. Truck drivers operate heavy trucks to transport goods and materials across the country and beyond. With the U.S. being one of the worlds most powerful economies, there is seemingly no end in sight for the need for heavy trucks to carry out the demands of trade and distribution. This reality, however, means that the every day driver shares the road with these mammoth vehicles. Although truck drivers are required to have certain skills beyond that of the normal driver, risks associated with large trucks remain present and the threat of accidents looms nevertheless.
The Wrongful Death Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even the best trained truck drivers on the road are sometimes involved in accidents, potentially causing serious injury or death. When someone you love has been killed in a serious accident involving a large truck or tractor trailer, our seasoned litigators can be there to assist you on your path to recovery. We can investigate all aspects of the death and hold all parties accountable for your loss. Call us today and speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire the best wrongful death attorneys with whom you and your loved ones can invest the most confidence.
