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.
May 6, 2013 | Car Accidents, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A 57-year-old Richland County, South Carolina man has died from injuries after a collision with a
tractor-trailer. The man died around 1:20 p.m. after being brought to Palmetto Health Richland hospital after being injured in a wreck that occurred on Bluff Road around 11:50 a.m., according to the Highway Department.
The man was driving his truck west when he swerved to avoid traffic, crossed the center line where his vehicle ultimately struck in the right rear by a Kenworth tractor trailer. After the collision, the truck struck a ditch, and the driver, who was allegedly not wearing his seatbelt, was taken to the hospital. He died a few hours later.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. You can contact our Baxter Village office in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
May 6, 2013 | Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A tractor-trailer lost its bearings and ran off the road and struck a utility pole last Wednesday night, right outside of Rock Hill on S.C. 5.
The collision resulted in knocking out multiple traffic lights, slowing traffic to a complete halt.Specifically, the intersection at S.C. 5 and Herlong Avenue were affected by the outage.
Rock Hill’s Police and Fire Department rushed to the scene of the accident to mitigate the damage. Crews worked non-stop to restore the power to the traffic lights, and clean up the mess the accident created for other drivers.
According to the police reports, the tractor-trailer driver stated that he made a spilt-decision maneuver when he crashed the truck into the utility pole to avoid hitting another vehicle that had just cut him off. He said he thought he would eb better to damage the truck, then to damage a person.
Thus, the driver of the tractor-trailer will not be listed as the “at-fault” driver.
No one suffered any injury due to the accident and no one had to be taken to the hospital.
It took the police about two hours to get the traffic cleared and redirected. Afterwards, traffic was moving smoothly as though nothing had happened.
All too often over-correcting forces drivers into the path of oncoming vehicles or propels them off the other side of the road. Many times, the over-correcting is a result of losing control of the vehicle due to distractions like texting while driving. Drivers should always remain vigilant about safety and pay attention while driving.
If you or someone you know is involved in a serious accident, you need an attorney. Hire the best attorneys for your cause by calling Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower,LLP at 877-374-5999 toll-free.
May 3, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
Charlotte, North Carolina police say that a burglary suspect was apprehended in southwest Charlotte after a witness tipped them off with 
regard to a residential break-in. Further, earlier in the week, a neighbor’s tip allowed Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers to arrest three teens in connection with a northwest Charlotte break-in.
Police report that a neighbor called 9-1-1 on Monday, stating that someone had smashed the window of a neighboring home, and then entered the house. The witness was able to provide the police with a description of the suspect.
Officers were then able to apprehend a man that fit the witness’s description, as he was leaving a wooded area near the home. Police were able to locate some of the neighbor’s property in the woods. The man was charged with breaking and entering and larceny for this occurrence.
In North Carolina, a charge of burglary must take place at night. If a burglary takes place during the day, the charge will be breaking and entering and larceny. The elements of burglary are as follows: The (1) breaking and (2) entering, (3) of the dwelling of another, (4) at night, (5) with the intent to commit a felony or larceny therein. This can be aggravated in NC if someone is present in the home at the time of the breaking and entering.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a theft crime, call us at our Charlotte, North Carolina office at 704-499-9000, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
May 3, 2013 | Car Accidents, Uncategorized
The Rock Hill Police Department was entertained last Thursday night when two patrol men ensued in a chase with two defendants, after they ran a stop sign while in their vehicle.
According to the police reports, the search began Thursday night and went well into the early morning hours. The scuffle started when the police observed three men run a st
op sign in their white Cadillac SUV. It was at that point that the officers tried to perform a routine traffic stop, the Cadillac sped away.
While running from the police, the defendants apparently crashed into a parked car, totalling their vehicle. They had to escape the car and began to flee on foot whilst the police were still after them. Only two of the men ran, and to the her man stayed behind and was subsequently detained.
Police were then forced to set up a perimeter with barriers to catch the fleeing defendants. This barrier extended all the way from heckle Boulevard to Crawford Road in Rock Hill. The police, still unable to find then men, then called in the K9 unit to finish the search. The dogs were able to pick up the men’s scent, but then lost track of the defendants after the wild goose chase.
The Rock Hill Police are still searching for these two men and would appreciate any help if you, or someone you know has details on the crime.
Sometimes people make mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes are accidental. In the event you, or someone you know is being charged with a crime, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower to speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney today. With our former prosecutor, J. Tyler Burns on your side, he will use his knowledge and skill learned from the other side to diligently argue your case for you. We can be reached at 803-548-4444 or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
