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Complete South Carolina accident reports and news.
When someone is injured in an accident in South Carolina, it is important to gather information about what happens next.
Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.
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South Carolina DOT-Department of Transportation
Information for getting around South Carolina, public transit, transportation projects.
South Carolina Highway Patrol
The South Carolina Highway Patrol’s primary mission is to create a safe and secure environment for South Carolina citizens and visitors as they travel on the state’s public roads and highways. Our goal is to reduce fatalities and collisions on our roadways and move toward our goal of Target Zero highway fatalities. It is a privilege for me to serve as the commander of an outstanding group of professional men and women at an exciting time in the Highway Patrol’s history. Safety and outstanding service to our citizens and visitors are our top priorities.
South Carolina 511-road conditions
The state's advisories for weather, traffic, and construction on the roadways.
South Carolina Judicial Department
The Supreme Court is the highest court in South Carolina. The Court is composed of a Chief Justice and four Associate Justices who are elected to ten year terms by the General Assembly. The terms of the justices are staggered and a justice may be reelected to any number of terms.
South Carolina Bar Association-Pro Bono Program
Members of the South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program work hard to close the gap between the indigent citizens of South Carolina and available legal services. Pro Bono volunteers give back to their community in so many different ways. In order for these Pro Bono programs to continue benefiting those who are in desperate need of this assistance, more volunteers are always needed. Below are some of the programs/projects (and a brief description) offered by the South Carolina Bar and the Pro Bono Program. By becoming a Pro Bono volunteer, you too can give back to your community
South Carolina Association for Justice
Our motto is simple: “Advocates for Fairness Under the Law.” The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) was founded over 50 years ago by a small group of trial lawyers. Since then, our mission has been to serve our members and those we are sworn to protect. Over the years, SCAJ has grown into a statewide organization with over 1,200 members but the organization still holds the values of the original founders. We serve as a valuable resource to our members, promoting connections, providing education, presenting value and preserving justice.
Charleston School of Law
Tracing its historic traditions to the 1825 formation of The Forensic Club, the Charleston School of Law is reinvigorating the study of law in Charleston by offering a rich, comprehensive three-year program rooted in excellence. Not only can students take advantage of mentoring programs offered in conjunction with Charleston's collegial, professional Bar, they benefit from a firsthand look at the study of law in a city anchored by a vital, downtown civic hub known as the Four Corners of Law.
University of South Carolina - School of Law
The School of Law enjoys a rich and venerable tradition as one of the nation's oldest law schools. Since 1867, we have remained true to our mission of teaching law through in-depth study, contributing to the common good through faculty and student research, bolstering the fund of legal knowledge, fostering legal development and reform, and cooperating with state government, the community, and the organized Bar to develop and implement legal research, law reform, criminal justice reform, and continuing legal education. The University of South Carolina School of Law provides unsurpassed preparation for leadership by graduating many future members of the state's judiciary, legislature, and executive agencies.
South Carolina Bar Association
The South Carolina Bar began in 1884 as the South Carolina Bar Association, a voluntary organization of approximately 200 lawyers. The South Carolina State Bar was created in 1968. The two organizations were merged in 1975. Currently the Bar has a membership of more than 15,000.
Most recent accident reports
Columbia, SC
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Mon, 01/27/2014Two firefighters were injured Tuesday night when they crashed on their way to the scene of an accident, according to Fire Chief Charlie King.
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC
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Sat, 01/25/2014A man riding a bicycle in Greenville died in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning.
Authorities with the Greenville County Coroner's Office said Abraham Bookhart Jr., 33, of Greenville, was riding in the westbound lanes of Laurens Road when he was hit about 2:45 a.m.
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC
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Thu, 01/23/2014A Williamston woman died in surgery after being involved in a single-vehicle accident early Friday on Beaverdam Road, authorities said.
Tracy Elbertson, 48, of 1602 Anderson Drive, died at 7:29 a.m. of multiple system failure, said the Anderson County Coroner.
Columbia, SC
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Wed, 01/22/2014Authorities say three people have died in a wreck caused by a 28-year-old woman who was drinking on her birthday and drove the wrong way on Interstate 77 in Fairfield County.
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC
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Wed, 01/22/2014A 32-year-old man was killed in a crash Thursday night.
According to the highway patrol, the crash happened at 9:42 p.m. Thursday in the southbound lane of Interstate 85 at mile marker 102, which is in the Blacksburg city limits.
To see pictures of the scene, click here.
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC
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Fri, 01/17/2014A 77-year-old man was killed in a wreck Saturday, shortly after he left the funeral home where he paid final respects to his wife.
The Cherokee County Coroner said 77-year-old Elbert Clark Koon, of Gaffney died in a single vehicle motor vehicle collision Saturday.
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC
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Sun, 01/12/2014A wreck involving several cars backed up traffic for miles on Interstate 85 southbound Monday morning in Spartanburg County.
The wreck happened near the 62 mile marker, which is near the Highway 290 exit, at 6:25 a.m.
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC
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Sat, 01/11/2014Emergency crews were called to a wreck on Highway 123 near Cryovac Boulevard in Oconee County.
According to county officials, a motorcycle and tractor-trailer collided around 10:15 a.m. Sunday.
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC
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Sat, 01/11/2014Six people were injured in a head-on collision Sunday evening in Anderson.
The crash happened along Williamston Road between the Old Fair Grounds and the Fairview Garden Apartments.
Authorities answered the call for help around 7:30 p.m.
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC
Gay James 53, Charlie Beasley 11 months, killed when their car leaves roadway and crashes into tree.
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Tue, 01/07/2014A 53-year-old woman and her 11-month-old granddaughter were killed in a wreck Wednesday afternoon, according to the Abbeville County Coroner.
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC
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Tue, 01/07/2014The driver of a 2012 Nissan Maxima was killed early Wednesday in a one-vehicle accident in Pickens County, according to the Highway Patrol.
The accident happened 1:40 a.m. on State 93 near Quarry Road, said a Highway Patrol spokesman.
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC
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Mon, 01/06/2014A Landrum High School student was killed in a late-night wreck in Spartanburg County, according to the Spartanburg County coroner.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the accident happened about 9:40 p.m. Monday on Landrum Mill Road.
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC
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Mon, 01/06/2014A 61-year-old Greenville man was killed in an accident Tuesday morning on White Horse Road near Claxton Drive, authorities said.
The accident was reported at 8:27 a.m., according to the Highway Patrol.
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC
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Tue, 12/31/2013A man has died after he lost control of his car in Greenville County Wednesday morning, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers.
The wreck happened at 4:45 a.m. on Fork Shoals Road near McKelvey Road, troopers said.
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC
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Tue, 12/31/2013A woman has died after being hit by two vehicles, according to the Greenville County coroner.
Troopers said the incident happened on White Horse Road at Old White Horse Road at 2:18 a.m.
Adrian S. Smith, 27, died at the scene from blunt force trauma to the chest.