South Carolina to Ban Texting to Avoid Accidents
Men’s Health Magazine has recently released a list ranking of America’s most dangerous cities in which to drive. A lot of factors went into the ranking from the percentage of fatal car accidents, to the amount of driving deaths that involved alcohol, to the rate of seal belt use. It also accounted for speeding violations, hit-and-runs, and other traffic infringements. Nestled snuggly in the top ten of the most dangerous cities in which to drive is Columbia, South Carolina. Columbia’s inclusion could have something to do with another dangerous driving factor that Men’s Health took into...
continue readingFlipped 18-Wheeler Closes I-26 Ramp
February 24 saw the closing of the exit ramp onto I-26 from South I-85 after a tractor-trailer accident. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a semi-truck rolled early Friday morning around 7:15 a.m. spilling its contents across the highway. Often when spilt cargo is involved several agencies may get involved in the cleanup process, usually private towing companies or the state Department of Transportation. The response also depends on the sheer quantity of contents that were spilled, as well as if they pose a health risk. This can often lead to the closing of roads and rerouting...
continue reading20-Year-Old Man Killed in Fiery Greenville County Crash
A tragic early morning semi-truck accident in Greenville County took the life of a young man on Wednesday. The wreck occurred at the intersection of Hammet Bridge and South Buncombe Roads in Greer just after 3 a.m., investigators said. Greenville County’s deputy coroner stated that the 20-year-old man, who was driving a Lexus SUV, died instantly upon collision with the 18-wheeler. A witness to the accident said a fire started immediately after the crash. The driver of the tractor-trailer was treated for injuries and released from the hospital. An accident investigator said officials are...
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