Santee, SC (November 21, 2022) – One person was killed and two others injured following a two-vehicle collision in the Santee area on Saturday, November 19.
The deadly accident was reported at the intersection of US-301 and Elephant Road at around 9:10 p.m. It was revealed that a 2014 Jaguar XJR and a Toyota SUV were both traveling south on the highway. The SUV rear-ended the Jaguar as the vehicle slowed to make a left turn.
The driver of the SUV suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Two occupants in the Jaguar were hospitalized for treatment of sustained injuries. No additional information has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal accident is underway.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Rear-End Collisions in South Carolina
The most frequently reported type of collision, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is a rear-end collision. Nearly a third of all car accidents that result in injuries and around a quarter of all two-vehicle fatalities involve rear-end crashes. Each year, there are over 2.5 million rear-end collisions, which cause tens of thousands of fatalities and hundreds of thousands of severe injuries.
Your way of life may already be impacted by your injuries. It is possible that you do not fully understand how the claim process works or what to expect as your case progresses. It stands to reason that, given your situation, you might run into issues for which you are unprepared. Despite the fact that you might lack experience, insurance firms routinely handle situations like this. They will use their extensive industry experience to provide you with the smallest settlement for your claim in order to maintain their own interests.
Following a car accident, a lot of feelings combine to create a complex feeling of panic, confusion, and anxiety. A lot occurs in the hours and days that follow a car accident. In the midst of all the stress and uncertainty, you have to make some important decisions that will affect your life for an extended and unknown period of time.
You can put your faith in the attorneys at Monge & Associates to handle every element of your claim if you were seriously injured in a traffic accident. Past and future clients can tell from our track record how successful we are and our level of dedication when we take on a case. Our past clients understand that our main objective is to maximize their recovery, and they consistently put their trust in us to help them recover their financial losses.
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