By HEATHER WALTERS
Seven people were injured in a two-person, high-speed crash that occurred recently on Lowcountry Highway.
The crash occurred south of Drawdy Road on May 4. According to Colleton County Fire-Rescue Chief Barry McRoy, a 911-emergency call first reported the crash, which occurred in the Tuesday evening thunderstorms. A southbound Ford F-250 that was towing a loaded car carrier collided with a car that was headed north. McRoy said the vehicles struck the left fender, causing heavy damage.
Then, the truck that was headed southbound crossed into the northbound ditch, causing the trailer to overturn and spilling three cars that it was carrying.
“Debris littered the highway, closing the road in both directions,” he said.
In total, six people in the pickup truck, including several children, received non-life-threatening injuries, said McRoy. Additionally, the driver of the sedan also received non-life-threatening injuries.
All seven patients were transported to Colleton Medical Center.
The S.C. Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
