One Man Critically Injured in Rollover Crash on Pee Dee Highway in South Carolina

Horry County, S.C. – A single-vehicle crash Friday night in Nichols has left one man critically injured. Horry County Fire Rescue reported that the incident occurred on Pee Dee Highway near Lake Swamp Road.

The crash involved a 2003 Chevrolet Pickup traveling southbound, which veered off the road and overturned multiple times.

The passenger was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.

No further details have been released.

Trucks must be designed to protect occupants in rollover crashes

It does not make sense for a person to suffer serious injuries or death simply because of the vehicle they are driving. But it happens all the time. Not all truck models protect occupants the way they should.

Unfortunately, some truck models have a history of defects that fail to safeguard occupants during rollover incidents. This is most common in the late 1990s and early 2000s Chevy trucks. Common truck defects in these vehicles include seatbelts that fail to restrain, airbags that do not deploy, and weak roofs that collapse upon impact. These defects can lead to devastating injuries such as head trauma, spinal cord damage, and death.

Sadly, many injured victims and family members are unaware some vehicles are more prone to be defective. However, trained professionals and legal tools can help determine whether the injuries sustained directly result from a flawed design in the truck.

We hope the injured driver receives the care they need during their recovery and the answers they deserve.

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The Ammons Law Firm represents clients nationwide in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

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