
Pendleton, SC (July 19, 2026) – Two drivers were trapped and injured in a three-vehicle crash on Old Pendleton Road near Three J Road in Pendleton on Saturday, July 18. Both drivers were unable to leave their vehicles without help.
Emergency units found the two drivers trapped inside separate vehicles. Crews extricated them, and one driver was taken to Greenville Memorial Hospital for further evaluation.
The hospitalized driver remained under evaluation after reaching the hospital. Family members said he was undergoing X-rays for several fractures, although those details have not been publicly confirmed. Details about the other driver’s injuries, the names and ages of those involved, and whether anyone else was hurt remain unavailable.
Old Pendleton Road remained closed near Three J Road while crews removed the damaged vehicles and cleared the roadway. Motorists had to find another route during the closure.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating what caused the collision.
We hope everyone injured makes a full recovery.

In the days that follow, medical records can document diagnoses, treatment plans, and expenses connected to the collision. These records may help establish how the injuries affected daily life, especially when someone required extrication or hospital evaluation.
Across the Pendleton community, motorists use Old Pendleton Road alongside nearby routes such as US-76 and SC-28. Curves, intersections, and changing traffic speeds can make crashes along these corridors difficult to reconstruct, especially when several vehicles are involved.
After several vehicles collide, investigators may compare driver statements, vehicle damage, roadway evidence, and available camera footage. Insurers may reach different conclusions, making a careful review of each driver’s actions important before responsibility and financial liability are assigned.
Under South Carolina law, compensation may decrease according to an injured person’s share of fault. Someone more than 50 percent responsible generally cannot recover damages, while someone 50 percent or less at fault may recover a reduced amount.
With several insurers involved, sorting out payment can quickly become difficult for an injured person. A car accident lawyer can preserve evidence, review available coverage, calculate losses, and challenge efforts to place an unfair share of blame on one driver.
At The Arndt Law Firm, we help injured people understand claims involving several drivers and insurance companies. Our team explains each stage in plain language, giving you the information needed to make informed decisions about what comes next.
If you have questions after a multi-vehicle crash in Pendleton, call The Arndt Law Firm at (843) 310-4645. You can learn about the legal options that may be available based on the facts of your case.
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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