Person Injured in Little River Commercial Vehicle Accident
The two-vehicle collision occurred near Frank Gore Road and required emergency extrication
A person was injured in a two-vehicle commercial crash on North Highway 57 near Frank Gore Road in Little River, Horry County, South Carolina, on Friday, April 24, according to the State Patrol.
One of the vehicles overturned during the morning collision, trapping the people inside. Emergency crews used heavy cutting tools to extricate them from the wreckage.
Paramedics transported one person to a nearby hospital for treatment. A second person involved in the crash signed a medical transport waiver at the scene.
The collision blocked traffic lanes for several hours as crews worked to clear the area. Horry County Police and the Calabash Fire Department assisted with the response.
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, South Carolina recorded 3,167 large truck crashes in 2024. The crash remains under investigation.
While the South Carolina Highway Patrol works to determine the sequence of events that led to the rollover, independent investigations often reveal critical details about commercial fleet operations. National Legal Analyst Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal. "In addition to the diligent work of law enforcement, an attorney can re-interview important witnesses, analyze any surveillance video from a crash scene, and obtain phone and texting records of the liable party. Time is of the essence in cases such as this one, and the victim’s family must ensure that evidence is reviewed efficiently."
Why did the commercial vehicle crash on North Highway 57?
Commercial trucking companies typically dispatch their own investigators to crash sites immediately, often before the injured parties have fully assessed their medical needs. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, vehicle-related factors such as tire failure and brake failure are responsible for approximately 4.7% of large truck crashes.
What are the next steps for the injured victim in Little River?
The physical and financial toll of a heavy truck collision can overwhelm those recovering in the hospital. According to National Legal Analyst Stefano Formica, of Counsel at Counsel at Bond Legal. "Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering."
If you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial vehicle accident, please contact our National Legal Analyst Bond of Bond Legal today for a no-cost analytical consultation.
South Carolina personal injury framework
South Carolina follows a modified comparative fault (51% bar) system. The statute of limitations is 3 years.
Damages include economic and non-economic losses.