Two Kids Among Five Hurt in Wreck on Price Rd in Florence Co., SC

Florence County, SC (September 11, 2026) – Five people, including two children, were hurt on Thursday evening, September 10, in a crash that involved a pickup truck and a Dodge Challenger on North Price Road near Eureka Road.

The Florence County Fire Rescue arrived around 5:45 p.m. to find both vehicles involved in the 800 block of North Price Road. All five people were treated for injuries described as minor.

Lanes in the area were blocked following the crash, and drivers were asked to proceed with caution.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking into what led to the collision. 

We wish those injured a full recovery. 

How Are Injury Claims Handled When a Child Is Hurt in Florence County, SC?

When a child is injured, a parent or legal guardian generally files the claim on the child's behalf, since minors can't bring a lawsuit or sign a settlement agreement on their own. South Carolina law also treats claims that involve minors differently in several key ways that families should understand early on.

One of the biggest differences is timing. South Carolina generally tolls the statute of limitations for a minor's personal injury claim, which means the usual filing deadline doesn't start running until the child turns 18. While this gives families some flexibility, if families wait too long, it can make it harder to gather evidence, locate witnesses, or preserve records tied to the original crash.

Settlements where minors are involved also commonly require court approval before they can be finalized, particularly when the amount is significant. A judge typically reviews the proposed settlement to confirm it's fair and in the child's best interest, and in some cases, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child's interests separately from the parents. 

The funds awarded to a minor are frequently placed into a structured settlement or a restricted account until the child reaches adulthood, rather than paid out as a lump sum to the parents. A car accident lawyer familiar with these procedures can help a family understand what documentation the court will expect and how to move the approval process along without unnecessary delays.

Medical documentation carries extra weight in a child's claim, since young children can't clearly explain pain, discomfort, or how an injury is affecting them over time. Pediatricians' notes, school attendance records, and any observed changes in behavior or mobility can all help build a clearer picture of how the injury has affected the child's daily life.

At the Arndt Law Firm, we can walk parents through how the settlement approval process works and what records tend to matter most for a child's claim. 

If your family is dealing with a situation like this, our team is available to guide you through this process. You can reach the Arndt Law Firm at (843) 310-4645 to talk through what may come next for your family.

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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