Injuries Reported in Crash on Station St in Longs, SC

Longs, SC (September 7, 2026) – Two vehicles were involved in a wreck with reported injuries on Sunday afternoon, September 6, near Station Street.

According to Horry County Fire Rescue, the accident happened just after 1:00 p.m. Emergency units responded to the location.

The extent of the injuries has not been disclosed. There are no further details about how the crash happened.

The investigation remains active. 

We hope everyone involved is doing well.

Should You Give a Recorded Statement After a Crash in Longs, SC?

No, not without thinking it through first, and definitely not before understanding what the insurance adjuster is actually trying to get you to say.

Insurance companies routinely call injured drivers within a day or two of a crash, usually while the person is still processing what happened, and ask for a recorded statement framed as a routine step in "opening the claim."

What sounds routine is rarely neutral. Adjusters are trained to ask questions in ways that invite an injured person to downplay their pain, guess at details they're not sure about, or accept partial responsibility in casual language, all of which can later be used to reduce or deny a claim. A statement like "I'm okay, just a little sore" made the day after a crash can end up being quoted back months later, even after it turns out the person needed surgery.

South Carolina's modified comparative negligence rule adds real weight to this, since a claimant found 50% or more at fault recovers nothing at all. An offhand comment during a recorded statement, taken out of context, can shift blame in exactly that direction. 

This is one of the clearest reasons a car accident lawyer gets involved early in a case, since an attorney can either sit in on that statement or communicate with the insurer directly so nothing said gets twisted against the person who was hurt.

If you have been injured in a car accident in South Carolina, our team at The Arndt Law Firm can help you better understand your options. We can review the details of your case and walk you through your available legal options. 

Call The Arndt Law Firm at (843) 310-4645 to learn more and clear up your doubts. 

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.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or medical advice. This content does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not constitute a solicitation for legal services. If you have been injured in an accident, you should seek immediate medical attention. Any photographs included in this post are for illustrative purposes only and do not depict the actual scene of the accident.