Longs, SC (May 3, 2025) – A two-vehicle accident with injuries occurred Wednesday afternoon on East Highway 9 near Charter Dr in the Longs community, resulting in a vehicle overturning and one person being hospitalized. The incident caused significant traffic disruption as emergency crews worked to manage the scene.Medics and fire crews worked to assist those suffering from injuries after the collision. One person was transported to a local hospital for treatment, while three other individuals at the scene signed medical ...
Longs, SC (May 3, 2025) – A two-vehicle accident with injuries occurred Wednesday afternoon on East Highway 9 near Charter Dr in the Longs community, resulting in a vehicle overturning and one person being hospitalized. The incident caused significant traffic disruption as emergency crews worked to manage the scene.
Medics and fire crews worked to assist those suffering from injuries after the collision. One person was transported to a local hospital for treatment, while three other individuals at the scene signed medical transport waivers, indicating they declined ambulance transport after evaluation.
Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded with extrication tools due to reports of entrapment in one of the vehicles. The overturned vehicle added complexity to the rescue efforts, prompting temporary closures and detours in the affected lanes along E Hwy 9.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol has taken over the investigation into the crash and is reviewing potential causes, including whether speed, vehicle condition, or driver behavior played a role. No additional details about the involved individuals have been released at this time.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident.
Overturned Vehicle Crashes and Emergency Response Challenges in South Carolina
Crashes involving overturned vehicles often indicate a high-impact collision and present an increased risk of serious injury or fatality. In areas like the Longs community of Horry County, major routes such as E Hwy 9 are vital commuter corridors but can become hazardous during midweek traffic surges. The mix of local drivers, commercial traffic, and high speeds contributes to frequent collision risks.
Data from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety shows that vehicle overturns make up a significant portion of severe crash injuries statewide. These incidents frequently require complex extrication efforts and extended emergency operations, as seen in this recent accident.
Drivers are urged to reduce speed in mixed-traffic zones and maintain awareness of vehicles merging or turning, especially on routes like Highway 9 where visibility can change quickly due to curves or roadside obstructions. Avoiding distractions and wearing seat belts can drastically reduce the severity of outcomes in rollover scenarios.
Victims of such crashes—especially those involving entrapment—should seek immediate medical evaluation even if injuries are not initially apparent. Post-accident trauma, both physical and emotional, may emerge hours or days later and should not be ignored.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, reach out to Local Accident Reports for assistance.