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  • Bicyclist Killed After Being Hit By Car
    Mar 27, 2012


    The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Sumter County on Sunday involving a bicyclist. Troopers state that around 5:45 am the man riding the bicycle was attempting to cross US 15 from Secondary Road 404 when he crossed into the path of an oncoming pickup truck. The bicyclist, Jud Allen Harvin, was pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup truck driver wasn't injured.
    If you are in need of a Myrtle Beach SC personal injury attorney, Conway lawyer Dirk Derrick at The Derrick Law Firm has been handling car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death claims in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Conway SC for over 23 years. Please call 843-248-7486 today.






     

  • Saftey Group Urging Ignition Interlocks for all DUI Offenders
    Mar 07, 2012


    A national road safety group is urging lawmakers and decision makers to equip vehicles of DUI offenders with ignition interlock devices which would prevent the cars from starting if it detects alcohol in the driver. The debate is currently over whether to put the devices in cars of anyone convicted of a DUI or only those that are repeat offenders or hard core drunk drivers. Those deemed "hard-core" are those that had a blood-alcohol content of 0.15% or higher.
    A study done in Washington showed that if the device was installed in cars of first time offenders reduced the likelihood that those drivers would become repeat offenders. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said that the devices reduced repeat offenders by 11-12% if installed after the first offense. Right now, only 15 states have a law in place requiring the device with 7 more considering the law.
    The interlock device is a breath testing device in which a driver blows into a tube before being able to start the vehicle. If the blood-alcohol content exceeds the legal limit, then the car will not start. Many other groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving also support the devices. The device proves that it saves lives as well as keeping repeat offenders out from behind the wheel.
    If you are in need of a Myrtle Beach SC personal injury attorney, Conway lawyer Dirk Derrick at The Derrick Law Firm has been handling car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death claims in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Conway SC for over 23 years. Please call 843-248-7486 today.








     


  • Man Hit by Several Cars Dies Days Later
    Mar 06, 2012


    Lexington County Coroner says and investigation is still underway into the death of a man who was hit by several cars near Gaston on March 1st. Christopher Hallas, 37, passed away Monday from injuries he sustained in the accident. He was walking along the 5100 block of Highway 321 on March 1 when he stepped into the roadway. He was then hit by several cars.
    The police are working to determine the circumstances leading to the accident.
    If you are in need of a Myrtle Beach SC personal injury attorney, Dirk Derrick at The Derrick Law Firm has been handling car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death claims in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Conway SC for over 23 years. Please call 843-248-7486 today.

  • Naked Man Steals Fire Truck and Kills a Pedestrian Naked Man Steals Fire Truck and Kills a Pedestrian Naked Man Steals Fire Truck and Kills a Pedestrian
    Feb 27, 2012


    A pedestrian walking along Ribaut Road in Beaufort was killed Friday afternoon after being hit by a stolen fire truck driven by a naked man. Firefighters were dispathed to a medical call at Laurel hill Apartments around 4 pm and while tending to that emergency a nude man jumped into their fire engine and sped off down Ribaut Road. The fire truck struck 6 or 7 other vehicles at the intersection of Ribaut Road and Lady's Island Drive. The fire truck then hit a pedestrian near who was walking with another person near the Dollar General Store. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
    The driver of the fire truck then lost control and crashed into a wooded area between the store and a bowling alley. The driver was trapped inside and when crews tried to rescue him, he began fighting them. He was subdued, then arrested, and then taken to Beaufort Memorial Hospital to be treated for his injuries. Officers and paramedics were also taken to the hospital to be treated.
    The police will charge the driver with two counts of assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest. He will also be charged with the theft of the fire truck, the numerous collisions, and the death of the pedestrian.
    If you are in need of a Myrtle Beach SC personal injury attorney, Conway lawyer Dirk Derrick at The Derrick Law Firm has been handling car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death claims in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Conway SC for over 23 years. Please call 843-248-7486 today.

  • Fatal Accident Involving Pedestrian in Conway
    Feb 09, 2012


    The SC Highway Patrol has stated that a pedestrian has died after being struck by a car Wednesday evening outside of Conway. The accident happened shortly before 6:30 pm at the intersection of Highway 501 and Savannah Bluff Road. A Chevy Tahoe was going south on 501 when it hit a pedestrian walking in the road. The victim was identified as 56-year-old Leland Thibodeau. He was pronoucned dead at Conway Medical Center from injuries sustained in the accident.
    No charges have been filed against the driver because the pedestrian was in the road illegally. The police are still investigating the accident.
    If you are in need of a Myrtle Beach SC personal injury attorney, Conway lawyer Dirk Derrick at The Derrick Law Firm has been handling car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death claims in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Conway SC for over 23 years. Please call 843-248-7486 today.





     

  • Horry County Man Dead After Being Hit by Car
    Jan 23, 2012


    Horry County police state that Wallace Parmley died Saturday night after being struck by a car on Red Bluff Road near Highway 905. He was hit by a 2009 Saturn around 6:45 pm as he was walking in the road. The driver will not be charged because Parmley was wearing dark clothing and it is illegal to walk in the roadway instead of on the side of the highway. He was taken to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center where he died from his injuries.
    The police continue to investigate the accident.
    If you are in need of a Myrtle Beach SC personal injury attorney, Conway lawyer Dirk Derrick at The Derrick Law Firm has been handling car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death claims in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Conway SC for over 23 years. Please call 843-248-7486 today.






     

  • One Killed in Surfside Beach Accident
    Jan 16, 2012


    Troopers from the South Carolina Highway Patrol have stated that a pedestrian was struck and killed on U.S. 17 Business early Saturday morning in Surfside Beach. The accident occurred around 12:15 am on the 1700 Block of 17 Business. The victim has been identified as 50-year-old James Monroe Johnson. He died from multiple traumas sustained in the crash. Officials have not released the cause of the accident.
    If you are in need of a Myrtle Beach SC personal injury attorney, Conway lawyer Dirk Derrick at The Derrick Law Firm has been handling car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death claims in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Conway SC for over 23 years. Please call 843-248-7486 today.





     

  • Fatal Car Accident in Dillon County Christmas Eve
    Dec 26, 2011


    The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a death of a Pee Dee man in Dillon County late Christmas eve night. The Dillon County Coroner said the JC Thompson was killed when he was struck by a 2011 PT Cruiser traveling westbound on Grain Bend Road. Thompson was walking in the road and was wearing dark clothing.
    The Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.
    If you are in need of a Myrtle Beach SC personal injury attorney, Dirk Derrick at The Derrick Law Firm has been handling car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death claims in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Conway SC for over 23 years. Please call 843-248-7486 today.







     

  • Information Needed In Orangeburg Fatal Hit-and-Run
    Dec 20, 2011


    A 50-year-old man has died after an early morning hit-and-run on Sunday in Orangeburg. The man was walking with a woman on Sugar Hill Road near Holly Hill around 5:00 am when they were struck by an vehicle. The man died instantly at the scene and the woman was transported to a nearby hospital.

    The police are continuing to investigate the accident and look for the vehicle and driver involved.

    If you are in need of a Myrtle Beach SC personal injury attorney, Conway lawyer Dirk Derrick at The Derrick Law Firm has been handling car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death claims in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Conway SC for over 23 years. Please call 843-248-7486 today.





     

  • Fatal Hit and Run Accident in Marion County
    Dec 14, 2011


    The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident in Marion County Wednesday evening. The accident occured around 6:20 pm on US 76 East in front of the Little Pee Dee Manor outside of Mullins. A male victim was struck by a vehicle and killed instantly. The female driver of the car did not stop but was apprehended by the police not far from the accident scene.

    The Highway Patrol continues to investigate this accident and is working to identify the victim.

    If you are in need of a Myrtle Beach SC personal injury attorney, Conway lawyer Dirk Derrick at The Derrick Law Firm has been handling car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death claims in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Conway SC for over 23 years. Please call 843-248-7486 today.

     




     

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