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South Carolina Personal Injury & Accident News

Car & Truck Accidents

• Wisconsin Ban On Texting
  Apr 20, 2010

  As texting while driving has become more and more of a problem, states are realizing that there is an urgent need to legislate on the issue. On Tueday, Wisconsin will join 21 other states that have already passed bans on texting while driving. The bill requires one more vote in the Senate before it is given to Gov. Jim Doyle, who says that he supports the ban and will sign it into law.

  
  Seven months after the governor signs the ban, violators who are found using their cell phone, iPhone, or Blackberry will be required to pay a $400 fine. This fine is far more than the $25 fine proposed by South Carolina in order to ban texting. A higher fine would be far more effective in breaking this dangerous habit. The risks associated with texting while driving are much greater than a $25 fine, so tell your friends and family to pledge to not to be a distracted driver.

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• College Student Dies in Texting-Related Accident
  Apr 20, 2010

  In Western New York, a Geneseo State College student was texting while driving when her car went out of control and flipped over. There have been seven other texting-related accidents in this area that ended in death since 2007.

  
  Although a texting ban does exist in New York, it is only considered to be a secondary offense, which means that the offender must have broken another law in order for a police officer to justify pulling them over. As a result, many counties have developed local laws that have made texting while driving a primary offense.

  
  Texting while driving should most definitely be a primary instead of a secondary offense considering its deadly consequences. This student, as well as the seven other students, had a bright future ahead of her, but her life was shattered because she was distracted while driving.

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• Mt. Pleasant Texting Ban Loses Support
  Apr 20, 2010

  On Tuesday, at the Mt. Pleasant Town Council meeting, council members sent back the idea of a texting ban to the Police, Legal and Judicial Committee.

  
  Only two residents spoke in support of the texting ban, which included Jane Neil, who had been involved in an accident in which the other driver hit her as a result of texting while driving. She feels as though there needs to be a ban because the effects of texting while driving is similar to that of driving while under the influence. Neil brings up a very good point considering statistically, texting while driving slows a person's reaction time by 30%!

  
  Three residents spoke out against the proposed ban, saying that it would be costly to the town to try to prosecute people who broke this law and that it would take away the personal freedom of the citizens of the town. Many people thought that the ban would be a good idea, but they just did not know how the police could possibly enforce it. However, texting bans have proven to be successful in other states and the benefit of potentially saving people's lives is far greater than the cost of enforcing a texting law. We hope that a texting ban in Mt. Pleasant will once again gain momentum so that the roads can be safer for our drivers.

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• Another Wreck on I-26 Causes Morning Traffic Delays
  Apr 19, 2010

  Date: April 8, 2010
  Location: North Charleston, SC
  Type: Multi-Car Accident, Car Accident
  
  The morning commute has been increasingly hectic over the past few weeks. On April 8^th, 2010 three wrecks involving 10 cars on I-26 had people arriving to work 2-3 hours late. The wrecks all occurred around 7:40 a.m. within minutes of one another near the Eagle Drive overpass, right before the Aviation Avenue exit.
  
  No one was seriously injured, but a North Charleston Fire Department Captain was trapped in his vehicle and later rescued by his fellow firefighters. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at MUSC.
  
  The accidents caused traffic to backup over 6 miles past the U.S. Highway 78 exit. Two drivers who were involved in the accidents were ticketed for driving too fast for conditions.
  
  
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• Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Hwy 17
  Apr 05, 2010

  A 22 year old man from Surfside Beach was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident on Sunday afternoon. According to reports, the man crashed in to the rear of a pick up truck around 5 pm at the intersection of Highway 17 and River Road. Comments on the Post & Courier website say the truck may have been on the side of the road at the time the motorcycle collided with the vehicle. According to reports, the young man was not wearing a helmet.
  
  Shelly Leeke Law Firm extends its condolences to the family of the victim.
  
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• Motorcyclist Dead After Rear-Ending Truck
  Apr 05, 2010

  Date: Sunday, April 4, 2010
  Location: McClellanville, SC
  Type: Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident
  
  A 22-year old boy died Sunday after rear-ending a truck. The boy was riding a motorcycle without a helmet.
  
  The accident occurred near the intersection of U.S. Highway 17 and River Road in McClellanville, SC. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office reponded to the accident shortly after 5:00 p.m.
  
  The boys name is not beign released because family members have not been notified yet.
  
  The truck driver was treated at the hospital for minor injuries.
  
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• Seven Car Collision Traps Two, Injures Several
  Apr 05, 2010

  Date: Friday, April 2, 2010
  Location: North Charleston, SC
  Type: Multi-Car Accident, Car and Truck Accident, Car Wreck
  
  A seven car pile-up had traffic slowed for hours on Friday, only two days after the six car pile-up on I-526. Wednesday's accident occured on northbound I-526 going toward Mount Pleasant. Friday's accident occurred on the North Bridge, which connects North Charleston to West Ashley.
  
  The accident occurred after 3:00 p.m. and by 3:45 pm. mutiple resue responders were on the scene. Unlike the previous pile-up, at least to people were trapped and multiple people were injured in Friday's accident.
  
  The bridge and parts of Cosgrove Avenue were closed to traffic until 7:00 p.m.
  
  The accident is being investigated by the North Charleston Police Department.
  
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• Second Woman Dies After Head-On Collision
  Mar 26, 2010

  Date: March 23, 2010
  Location: Hanahan, SC
  Type: Motor Vehicle Accident, Car Accident, Car Wreck
  
  A second woman has died after a head-on collision.
  
  Sybil Alston, 71, of North Charleston died on Tuesday after her 4-door sedan collided with another vehicle. The accident occurred around 2:40 p.m. on Railroad Avenue in Hanahan, South Carolina. Alston was rushed to MUSC where she later died from her injuries. Alston was reportedly wearing a seat belt.
  
  The other driver's information was unavailable. The Hanahan Police Department and Coroner's Office are investigating the crash.
  
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• Woman Dies in Head-on Collision with Utility Truck
  Mar 22, 2010

  Date: March 17, 2010
  Location: Berkeley County, SC
  Type: Motor Vehicle Accident, Car Wreck, Car Accident
  
  Catherine Anderson, 43, of Bonneau, SC died Wednesday after a head on collision with a utility truck in Berkeley County. The accident took place around 2:10 p.m. on Cainhoy Road. South Carolina Highway Patrol say that the incident occured when her 2010 Kia Soul veered over the center line and collided with a Ford F-450 utility truck traveling in the opposite direction.
  
  Anderson was trapped in her vehicle and died at the scene. The truck dirver was not injured. South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that both drivers were wearing seat belts. The accident is being investigated, but at this time has been ruled an accident.
  
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• Man Dies While Trapped in Fiery Car
  Mar 22, 2010

  Date: March 18, 2010
  Location: Lexington County, SC
  Type: Single Car Accident, Motor Vehicle Accident, Car Wreck
  
  A man died in Lexington County, SC after his truck veered from the road and hit a tree. The accident occured around 11:55 p.m. last Thursday night at 951 N. Edisto Road. The truck crossed the center line, hit a tree on the left side of the road, and overturned. The truck caught fire with the driver still inside. South Carolina Highway Patrol are not releasing the name of the driver, but do believe that speed was a factor in the accident. The speed limit in that area is 35 mph.
  
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