South Carolina Rocked By Several High-Profile Semi-Truck Accidents

Within the past few days alone, South Carolina communities have been rocked by several high-profile semi-truck accidents. These crashes have involved fuel tankers, school buses, and dump trucks, causing widespread property damage, injuries, and deaths. If you are recovering from a semi-truck accident in South Carolina, you might want to discuss your options with an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Nine Injuries After Fuel Tanker Smashes Into School Bus

In August of 2025, multiple sources reported that a school bus had crashed into a fuel tanker in Bishopville. WISTV states that nine people were injured in the collision, including seven students and two staff members. There were 33 students on board the school bus when the crash occurred, and the situation could have been much worse. Thankfully, the fuel tanker was not loaded with fuel at the time of the crash. If it had been, an explosion could have occurred.

There was no word on what caused the accident, or who might have been at fault. Images from the scene show that the school bus’ front section was completely destroyed, its windshield shattered. Fortunately, all of the victims reportedly suffered only minor injuries.

South Carolina Trooper Dies After Being Struck by Box Truck

Another August truck accident left a South Carolina trooper dead. Live5News states that the trooper fought for his life for days before succumbing to his injuries. The accident occurred on I-26, and it involved a box truck striking the law enforcement officer while he was conducting a traffic stop. The trooper was left in critical condition, and it resulted in criminal charges for the truck driver.

Authorities determined that he had been driving the box truck on a suspended license, but he could face additional charges now that the victim has passed away.

Dump Truck Crashes Into South Carolina Building 

In other recent news, a dump truck smashed into a building in South Carolina after first colliding with a car. Authorities say that the dump truck veered into a parking lot after the initial collision before ending up (in a somewhat ironic fashion) inside an auto repair shop.

The driver of the car involved in the initial collision suffered unspecified injuries and was trapped inside her vehicle following the crash. She was then extricated by first responders, who rushed her to a nearby hospital.

Can a South Carolina Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer Help Me?

A South Carolina truck accident lawyer may be able to assist you if you’ve been affected by a semi-truck crash. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a family member or recovering from critical injuries, an injury attorney can guide you toward the compensation and closure you deserve. You can also file a claim after suffering relatively light injuries, such as whiplash. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact Mickelsen & Dalton, LLC today.

Sources: 

wistv.com/2025/08/15/officials-9-injured-after-school-bus-collides-with-fuel-tanker-lee-county/

live5news.com/2025/08/14/sc-trooper-dies-days-after-box-truck-hit-him-during-orangeburg-co-traffic-stop/

constructionequipment.com/trucking/video/55308990/dump-truck-careens-into-business-in-south-carolina