Man Charged with 2 Counts of Reckless Homicide After South Carolina Auto Accident on Highway 17
On Tuesday, July 21, a deadly accident on South Carolina Highway 17 in Myrtle Beach has left two people dead and six people in the hospital. The crash happened when the driver of a black Mercedes collided with a red Dodge minivan while the van was making a left turn at an intersection. According to… Read More
Motorcyclist Killed in Parade on Fourth of July
A Hartsville man was killed in a motorcycle accident when he was struck by another car. The motorcyclist was riding in a parade that took place over the July 4th holiday. We are deeply saddened by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim and his family. The July 4th… Read More
Steps to take if you are the Victim of an Auto Accident
An auto accident can be overwhelming, confusing, and terrifying. As we have already noted several times, auto accidents are on the rise this summer in South Carolina. At the Goings Law Firm, LLC, we want you to be prepared if you are the unfortunate victim of a South Carolina auto accident. By taking certain key… Read More
Celebrity John Stamos was released from custody on June 13 after he was arrested in Malibu for drunk driving, FOX 411 reported. The 51-year-old Full House actor, who was admitted at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on June 12, was confirmed to be driving a vehicle while intoxicated. A citation was issued to Stamos when he was arrested by… Read More
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… Read More
On Saturday evening, June 20, 2015, a Richland County man was killed while riding his motorcycle on Leesburg Road. Another Columbia area driver, who was driving under the influence, caused the crash. Reports state that the at-fault driver has been arrested for felony DUI involving a death. The victim of this motorcycle accident leaves behind… Read More
West Columbia Woman Killed in Lexington County Car Accident
WIS News reported on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 that a deadly car accident happened on Highway 378 just outside of Lexington, S.C. The two-car accident happened when the driver of a truck lost control of his vehicle and collided with the West Columbia woman’s car. The accident shut down all lanes of travel on South… Read More
Automotive and traffic safety experts often refer to the period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the “Deadly Days of Summer”. This time period is given that name because summertime always brings an increase in accidents on our roadways. This is especially true for states like South Carolina where many tourists will… Read More
Fatal accidents on the rise in South Carolina
A new report released by the South Carolina Department of Public Health revealed that there has already been an increase in traffic-related accidents this year compared to last year, WISTV reported on May 28. State highway patrol Corporal Hannah Wimberly stated that many people don’t realize how deadly the roads are in the state. This year alone, there… Read More
An early morning accident occurred on Interstate 26 in the eastbound lane of travel located northwest of Columbia, SC. The accident involved over ten vehicles, one of which was a large tanker-truck carrying 8,500 gallons of combustible fuel. The accident caused the truck to spill fuel all over the interstate. The truck and surrounding cars… Read More
