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Waynesville, Georgia Man Killed In Back River Bridge Accident

Posted on Mar 21, 2011

The driver of a tractor-trailer accident on Tuesday March 15, 2011 has died after sustaining injuries when the truck overturned.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol announced Tuesday, March 15, that the driver of an overturned tractor-trailer has died.  Kenneth Dwuane Smith, 54, was the driver of a cement pump truck that struck a curb on the Back River Bridge while traveling south on U.S. 17.  

The tractor-trailer overturned and partially broke through a length of concrete guard rails, according to Lance Cpl. Bob Beres, spokesman for the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Savannah Fire & Emergency Services workers worked for over two hours trying the extricate the driver.  By 3:30 P.M., workers were able to turn the truck upright.  The Talmadge and Back River bridges were reopened to traffic by 7 P.M. Tuesday night. 

Beres said that the collision is continuing to be investigated by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

If you are in need of a Myrtle Beach SC auto accident attorney, Conway lawyer Dirk Derrick at The Derrick Law Firm has been handling truck 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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The Derrick Law Firm is located in Conway, the county seat and the location of the Horry County Courthouse. Mr. Derrick serves clients throughout Horry County including those from Myrtle Beach, Cherry Grove Beach, Little River,  North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach,  Surfside Beach, Garden City, Carolina Forest, Loris, and Aynor. The Derrick Law Firm also accepts cases from surrounding counties including Georgetown, Georgetown County, Marion, Mullins, Pawley's Island, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Florence, and Dillon.  A substantial part of our practice is representing visitors to our area from other states.

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