John’s Island, SC – A major two-vehicle crash occurred early Tuesday morning on Johns Island, South Carolina, leaving both drivers hospitalized with serious injuries.
Around 2:30am, St. John’s Fire District responded to the intersection of Main and Chisolm Roads near River Road. Upon arrival, they found two severely damaged vehicles with one driver trapped inside each car.
Firefighters worked quickly to extricate the victims from the wreckage. Both were then transported by EMS to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown.
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the collision to determine its cause. Main and Chisolm Roads were closed for several hours after the crash to allow investigators to process the scene.
In addition to St. John’s Fire District, the Charleston Fire Department, St. Andrews Fire Department and Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad all provided crucial assistance with the urgent response and rescue efforts.
Authorities are still working to notify the families of the victims. The serious late-night collision serves as an important reminder about the dangers of driving at high speeds and the importance of buckling up.
The Hartman Law Firm, LLC is very sorry to the victims of this accident and the loved ones who are having to go through this challenging time. If you have been the victim of a car accident or a wrongful death, please call for a free 20-minute consultation.
Charleston Car Accident Injuries
Car accident injuries can be life-altering, and getting fair compensation for your injuries can play an important role in rebuilding and restoring stability for you and your family. The best source of information about your rights after a South Carolina car accident is an experienced local injury lawyer.
What if Both Drivers in an Accident are Injured?
When two cars or other motor vehicles collide, it’s common for both drivers to sustain injuries and damages to their vehicles. Whether a driver can collect damages after being injured in a car accident depends on who was at fault in the accident. A driver who was partly responsible for a crash may still recover some damages, but only if they were not more than 50% responsible. In that case, damages will be reduced in proportion to the blame assigned to the driver recovering damages.
Why are High Speed Accidents More Serious?
There are many reasons traveling at higher speeds makes a car accident more likely. However, there’s one key reason those accidents tend to be more serious: momentum. A car traveling at a higher rate of speed has more impact on the vehicle it collides with, and sustains more impact itself. That typically means more damage to the vehicles and more serious injuries for those in the vehicles.