On Saturday, June 27, 2015, a crash in Spartanburg, South Carolina shut down I-26 for over twenty-four hours while crews worked to clean up the wreckage. This horrific crash happened when a tanker truck carrying diesel fuel and gasoline was involved in a wreck with two other vehicles. The crash caused a massive fire to engulf the interstate just outside of Spartanburg. There were three people killed in the crash and another victim was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition. Crews worked for over 24 hours to repair the interstate, and the road reopened around 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening.
In the wake of this terrible accident, South Carolina Highway Patrol is warning citizens to use extreme caution on the roadways- especially with the July 4th holiday approaching. As we have reported several times on our website, the Deadly Days of Summer are a very dangerous time on South Carolina roadways. This is the third fiery accident involving a tanker truck that has shut down Interstate 26 in South Carolina. The first two happened in Columbia and Charleston. This most recent accident in Spartanburg makes the third major I-26 tanker truck accident to happen since Memorial Day. South Carolina State Troopers have reported that 9 people have died in the past month within this 25-mile stretch of road on I-26. Additionally, the troopers are reporting that South Carolina auto accidents have increased by 50 over this time last year.
With the increasing danger on the South Carolina roadways during the summer moths, please use extreme caution as you travel on this upcoming July 4th weekend. The effects of truck accidents like this one can be devastating. The Goings Law Firm, LLC is South Carolina’s Truck Accident and Auto Accident specialist. If you or a loved one have been injured or killed in a tragic accident like this one, it is important to hire a skilled attorney who can help your family navigate this often difficult and complicated process. Contact us by calling (803) 350-9230 today for a free case consultation.
