Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Fri, 09/11/2015
Complete Horry County, SC accident reports and news.
Accidents in Horry County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Horry County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Horry County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Horry County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Where to find legal assistance after a Horry County injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Horry County personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Horry County wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Horry County accident lawyer can do to help.
Accident Reports by city
Aynor, SC -
10
Bucksport, SC -
1
Burgess, SC -
2
Conway, SC -
87
Forestbrook, SC -
2
Garden City, SC -
2
Green Sea, SC -
1
Little River, SC -
24
Longs, SC -
19
Loris, SC -
34
Myrtle Beach, SC -
105
Red Hill, SC -
1
Socastee, SC -
9
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Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Thu, 09/10/2015Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Mon, 09/07/2015The fatal collision occurred on the SC Bypass outside Loris at approximately 5:15 Monday afternoon.
Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Sun, 09/06/2015Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Fri, 08/14/2015Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Wed, 08/12/2015Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Tue, 08/11/2015Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Sat, 08/08/2015Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Tue, 08/04/2015Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Sat, 08/01/2015The crash occurred at 5:49 a.m. on U.S. 501 on the Intercoastal Waterway bridge, authorities said. The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with injuries, but the victim’s condition is currently unknown, Beres said. Highway patrol officials are looking for the vehicle involved.
Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Tue, 07/21/2015Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Thu, 07/09/2015The collision occurred around 4 p.m. on Sea Mountain Highway. The driver of the moped was heading west on Sea Mountain Highway when he collided with a 2007 GMC pickup that pulled out in front of the moped. The driver of the truck was charged with failure to yield to right of way to the moped.
Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Wed, 06/10/2015Craig Jeffers was riding a moped on Highway 22 in Myrtle Beach when another vehicle struck him from behind. He was taken to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center where he died from his injuries. He was a recent graduate of William Monroe High School in Greene County.
Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Mon, 05/18/2015Stephen Agnew Jr., 19, of Farmville, Virginia, was operating a sport bike motorcycle when it collided with another sport bike motorcycle at at 3101 South Kings Highway/Highway 17 (Business). Another sport bike was also involved in the accident.
Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC
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Sun, 05/17/2015A pedestrian was killed on an Horry County road Sunday evening. Luis Martinez, 39, died after being hit by a Chevy Cavalier on Shetland Lane at about 11 p.m. Sunday. Martinez was pronounced deceased at the site from multiple trauma.