CLINTON, SC – A 54-year-old man lost his life in a collision involving a Toyota SUV and a box truck Wednesday afternoon, Fox Carolina reports.
The circumstances behind this serious wreck remain unclear. However, it took place before 3 p.m. when the box truck driver and SUV motorist collided at the intersection of Highway 72 and Charlottes Road. Prior to the incident, the box truck driver was going west on Highway 72, and the SUV motorist, accompanied by two passengers, was north on Old Mill Road.
After arriving, the Laurens County Coroner’s Office declared the 54-year-old man dead at the scene, identifying him as Nicolas Perez Mendez. South Carolina Highway Patrol, who also responded to the crash site, said another driver was injured.
Authorities did not confirm whether Mendez operated the box truck or the SUV.
If you sustained injuries in a box truck collision or had a family member lose their life in one, you could have the opportunity to pursue legal recourse against the party responsible for this crash. When you choose Truck Accident Lawyers LLC to be in your corner, you can count on our South Carolina box truck accident lawyer to fiercely defend and protect your best interests, whether at the negotiation table with the insurance company/opposing party or inside the courtroom. Start receiving quality legal guidance and representation within minutes of your free, no-risk consultation. Call our South Carolina office at (888) 774-5836 or connect with our team online.