An accident in Williamsburg, SC left one man dead on Thursday, August 26, after a Subaru and a tractor-trailer collided.
Authorities with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say Reginald Champagne, 26, was driving a Subaru southbound on Mt. Vernon Road. Around 2:25 PM, the Subaru was hit by the trailer of a semi which was eastbound on Manning Highway (S.C. Route 261).
Sadly, Champagne died of his injuries in the crash. A GoFundMe set up for his final expenses notes that he was admired by many and loving to all. He served in the Army and enjoyed spending time with his family, including his mother, brother, and grandparents.
No other injuries were reported.
Unfortunately, large truck crashes are often deadly, especially when they involve smaller vehicles. When a large truck rear-ends any other vehicle, especially in heavy traffic, a multiple-car pileup can easily happen. These crashes can have many causes, including impaired or distracted driving, speeding, failure to obey traffic laws, or other reasons.
If you know a surviving family member of a person who was injured or killed in an accident, please encourage them to contact our firm immediately. The consultation is completely free, with no out-of-pocket cost to the family to hire us.
For over 25 years the attorneys at Auger & Auger have been dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and families that have suffered injuries or lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. We have years of experience guiding and helping our clients every step of the way to receive compensation for aspects such as medical bills, funeral costs, and other monetary losses.
Editorial Note: At A&A we are always looking to improve the quality and safety and are saddened by the outcome of many tragic accidents across the Carolinas. The purpose of this news blog is to write about cases relevant to our industry and raise awareness about injury cases so that victims of similar incidents can educate themselves on theories of liability, the law, and how personal injury cases typically work. This article is created using publicly available information and is a secondary source. If you find any information here to be inaccurate, please notify us at vip@www.augerlaw.com, and we will make the appropriate adjustments.