For the second time in a week, a tragic trucking accident occurred on Highway U.S. 76. Darren Keith Murry was driving his garbage truck when an 18-wheeler smashed into him on the Eastbound side of the highway near a BP gas station, according to SCnow.com. Darren was killed.
My deepest condolences go out to Mr. Murry’s friends and family.
The first major accident involved four vehicles including an 18-wheeler, two cars, and a dump truck. This accident occurred on the U.S. 76 Bridge over the Great Pee Dee River. Two people died.
Why are so many tragic accidents occurring on U.S. 76? It’s a major highway in South Carolina (SC) since it leads directly to Myrtle Beach and is commonly utilized by GPS devices to direct drivers. This is invariably leads to high traffic volume and an increased risk of accidents. This is why it’s so crucial to be cautious while driving on the highway.
“The drivers of these vehicles have to pay attention and not be distracted,” said Lance Cpl. Sonny Collins of the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
This is especially true of truck drivers. They are handling extremely lethal vehicles which cause major damage in an accident. There is no room for error, such as distracted driving, speeding, etc. when driving an 18-wheeler, dump truck, or any other large trucking vehicle.
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