Horry County, SC — April 2, 2025, two people were injured following a multi-vehicle truck accident shortly before 7:45 a.m. along U.S. Highway 378.
According to authorities, the accident took place in the vicinity of the Juniper Bay Road and U.S. 378 intersection.
Details surrounding the accident remain scarce. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred between three vehicles, one of which was apparently a commercial vehicle. Reports also state that at least one of the victims was entrapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated by emergency personnel.
Two people reportedly suffered injuries of unknown severity and were transported to local medical facilities by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional information pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—is not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a crash involves multiple vehicles—one of them a commercial truck—and someone ends up trapped in the wreckage, the immediate priority is rescue and treatment. But once those urgent needs are addressed, the real work begins: figuring out how the collision happened and who should be held responsible. In situations like this, I’ve learned that the truth often isn’t obvious from the crash scene alone.
The presence of a commercial vehicle in a multi-car wreck raises some important questions. Where was the truck in the sequence of the crash? Did it initiate the collision, or was it caught in the aftermath of someone else’s mistake? Was the truck following too closely, turning improperly, or failing to yield the right of way? These questions are critical, and answering them requires more than just eyewitness statements—it means reviewing dashcam footage, traffic signal data (if any), and the truck’s onboard systems like the engine control module.
If it turns out that the truck was the first to make contact, then we need to understand why. Was the driver distracted or fatigued? Was the truck moving at a safe speed given traffic and weather conditions? Or did mechanical issues—like brake failure or improper maintenance—play a role? Any one of those factors could shift the focus from a simple accident to a case of preventable negligence.
And if the truck was being used for commercial purposes, the company operating that vehicle may also bear responsibility. Did they properly train and vet the driver? Were they keeping up with scheduled maintenance? Did they create delivery deadlines that pushed the driver to take risks? These are the kinds of behind-the-scenes decisions that often contribute to crashes, even if they’re invisible at first glance.
In my experience, what separates a thorough investigation from a shallow one is whether it looks beyond the surface. Two people were injured in this crash—one badly enough to require extrication. That tells me the impact was serious, and the consequences were life-changing. The only way to make sense of what happened is by asking the right questions, collecting the right evidence, and holding the right parties accountable. That’s how we get answers—and how those affected by the wreck receive the clarity and closure they deserve.
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