Woman in S.U.V. Struck by 18-Wheeler in Ridgeville, South Carolina
Allegedly failing to yield the right way, a 63-year-old woman driving a Toyota FJ Cruiser was hit by an 18-wheeler and killed. The fatal accident occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 78 and Campbell Thicket Road in Ridgeville. The woman was making a left turn onto U.S. 78 when another woman, driving an 18-wheeler struck the FJ Cruiser killing the driver at the scene of the collision and sending the female truck driver to the hospital. Because the driver of the Toyota was a contributing party in the accident no charges have been filed.
Charleston accident lawyers Howell and Christmas, LCC want to use this unfortunate event as an example to stress the importance of safe driving. This accident could have been avoided by paying attention to cautionary road signs that make South Carolina highways safe to travel. Constantly be mindful of 18-wheelers when driving on interstates and highways as they pose a lethal threat if collided and it is not always possible for truck drivers to see cars, even S.U.V.s, from their elevated position.
