Conway, SC (August 29, 2026) – South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers, Horry County Fire Rescue personnel, and emergency medical services responded on Friday evening, August 28, to a fatal three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Middle Ridge Avenue and West Perry Road in Conway.
Investigators determined two vehicles were traveling northbound on Middle Ridge Avenue when a southbound vehicle sideswiped the first vehicle and struck the second vehicle directly.
The driver of the second vehicle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. Paramedics transported two passengers from that vehicle and the driver of the third vehicle to a local hospital for medical treatment. The driver of the first vehicle was uninjured.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the collision.
Our hearts go out to the loved ones of the person who lost their life. We also wish a full recovery to everyone involved in this accident.
Under South Carolina’s wrongful death statutes, eligible surviving family members, such as a spouse, children, or parents, or the personal representative of the victim's estate, have the right to file a legal claim against the driver whose negligence caused the crash.
These claims seek financial compensation for economic and non-economic losses, including necessary emergency medical expenses before death, funeral and burial costs, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship and guidance.
Establishing legal options following a multi-vehicle crash requires demonstrating driver negligence, such as driving distracted, failing to maintain a lane, speeding, or failing to exercise reasonable care.
Key evidence gathered by law enforcement, including the official South Carolina Traffic Collision Report (Form TR-310), physical vehicle damage assessments, dashcam footage, and witness accounts, plays a vital role in reconstructing the crash and establishing liability across multiple involved vehicles.
Civil claims in South Carolina are evaluated under a modified comparative fault standard, which permits financial recovery as long as the victim's assigned share of responsibility is 50 percent or less, though any final recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault.
Additionally, South Carolina enforces a strict three-year statute of limitations from the date of the incident to file a wrongful death lawsuit under S.C. Code § 15-3-530.
At The Arndt Law Firm, we understand how disorienting it can be to lose a loved one in a sudden accident. Our team can help explain what legal options may be available for your family based on the specific details of your case.
For more information, contact The Arndt Law Firm at (843) 287-9802. Our wrongful death lawyers are here to answer all your questions and help you walk through the process.
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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