Conway, SC — Several Hurt in Multi-Car Crash on US-501 Bridge

Conway, SC (April 21, 2026) — A serious multi-vehicle collision disrupted Sunday afternoon travel on the US-501 bridge, leading to a full closure of the Conway-bound lanes. Emergency dispatchers received calls regarding the pileup at approximately 4:10 p.m. on April 19.

Conway fire and medic units arrived to find several vehicles involved in a chain-reaction crash on the span of the bridge. The closure was necessary to allow first responders safe access to the victims and to manage the wreckage in the confined space of the bridge deck.

Multiple people were treated at the scene for injuries, though the exact number of hospital transports has not yet been confirmed. 

The incident is still under investigation.

Our thoughts are with those affected as they recover from this incident. We wish them a swift recovery.

How Is Fault Determined in a South Carolina Multi-Car Accident?

In South Carolina, determining fault in a multi-car accident, especially on a bridge, depends on the state’s modified comparative negligence rules, which allow you to recover compensation as long as you are not more than 50% responsible for the crash. Since bridge accidents can involve "chain reactions," insurance companies must carefully analyze which driver’s initial mistake triggered the pileup.

Under South Carolina law, your final settlement is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if a court determines you were 10% at fault for following too closely, but another driver was 90% at fault for a sudden lane change, you can still recover 90% of your total damages.

However, if you are found to be 51% or more at fault, you are legally barred from recovering any money from the other parties. In a bridge collision, investigators will look for evidence of speeding, distracted driving, or "tailgating" to assign these specific percentages.

Proving liability on a bridge requires specific types of evidence. Because bridges are narrow and lack shoulders, "point of impact" data and skid marks are essential for reconstructing the sequence of events. Attorneys will look for DOT traffic camera footage or dashcam video from other motorists to see if a vehicle was weaving through traffic before the bridge entrance.

Bridge accidents can also be caused by road surface issues or poor lighting, so an investigation may even look into the maintenance records of the bridge itself.

For guidance on injury claims following a crash in Conway or nearby areas in Horry County, you can contact The Arndt Law Firm at (843) 469‑8777. Our South Carolina car accident attorney can help you understand your rights and assist in reviewing your options.

Note: This post has been prepared using information gathered from publicly available secondary sources. The details of the incident have not been independently verified. If you notice any inaccuracies, please contact The Arndt Law Firm so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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