A firefighter was killed while performing his duties at the vicinity of Sandy Springs Road after he was struck by a vehicle whose driver was under the influence, wyff4.com reported on February 16. Authorities confirmed the death of Sandy Springs Fire Department member, 52-year-old Kenneth Stanton. Stanton reportedly was responding to an accident on Highway… Read More
A distressed vehicle driver was killed after he was struck as a pedestrian by a vehicle on a highway in Fort Mill, NBC Charlotte reported on January 17. Reports coming from the state’s Highway Patrol revealed that the accident occurred at around 1:00 a.m. on Interstate 77, near the state border. Driver Stephen Mosher, 61, had… Read More
Fatal vehicular accidents in South Carolina increased this year compared to 2013, and intoxicated driving was found to be the leading cause of the deaths, a News 2 article stated on December 12. According to reports, 2014 has already resulted in more deaths than in 2013–741 deaths in a year no yet over compared to 731 in the… Read More
A large percentage of deadly road accidents are caused by drowsy drivers, research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety revealed. According to the research, 21 percent of fatal vehicular crashes were caused by sleepy drivers. AAA’s research reportedly confirmed the commonness of drowsy driving is far greater than data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggests.… Read More
The drunk driver involved in an accident that seriously injured a teenager in South Carolina recently pleaded guilty to felony DUI, an article on manninglive.com reported October 20. Reports said Clarence Vaughn, 49, was sentenced to six years imprisonment for seriously injuring the then 16-year-old Brittani Steen in January of 2012. Steen had to undergo… Read More
Authorities in Greenville County are still identifying the body of the recent victim of a fatal hit-and-run, an article on wyff4.com reported October 15. Kent Dill of the Greenville County Coroner’s Office stated that they are waiting for the release of the DNA results for clear identification of the pedestrian. The victim reportedly was struck… Read More
By: Robert F. Goings WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT: Here is our best advise of what to do after a car or truck accident: Step 1 – Get Medical Attention Call 911 right away to make sure serious injuries get prompt medical attention. Even if you experience bruises, soreness, aches, or pains, go… Read More
By: Robert F. Goings So you’ve been in a car accident – you’re hurt, injured, and your car has sustained significant property damage. You’re not sure what you should do? You will be faced with many challenging questions. Some of those question are… What do I say to my insurance company? Do I talk to… Read More
