News Summary
Greenville County experienced significant traffic disruptions on I-385 southbound due to a series of vehicle crashes on the same day. A crash near exit 23 involved at least two tractor trailers, blocking all lanes and causing major backups for commuters. Later in the evening, another multi-vehicle accident left at least one person injured. With heightened activity involving accidents in recent days, authorities are monitoring the situation and urging drivers to exercise caution to ensure safety on the roads.
Greenville County faced significant traffic disruptions on I-385 southbound Tuesday due to multiple vehicle crashes. The chain of events began shortly after 8 a.m. when a crash near exit 23, the Highway 418 exit to Fountain Inn and Pelzer, was reported. This incident involved at least two tractor trailers and resulted in all lanes being blocked for an extended period, causing major backups for commuters.
By 9:40 a.m., all lanes at this location remained blocked as authorities worked to clear the scene. Fortunately, there were no initial reports of injuries from the crash near exit 23. This incident was among several that plagued I-385 on the same day and added to traffic woes in the Greenville area.
Another significant crash occurred later that same evening, around 9:30 p.m., just between mile markers 34 and 35, near the Woodruff Road exit. This multi-vehicle accident involved two vehicles and left one person injured. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office was informed of this crash but did not respond to the scene. The roadway was subsequently closed, though the exact duration of the blockage remained unknown at the time.
As of 6 p.m., all lanes on I-385 were completely shut down due to this series of accidents, leading to major delays for drivers on this busy corridor. Reports indicated that a severe injury had been sustained due to this later crash, which raised further concerns about safety on the road. All lanes impacted by the Friday evening collision were reported to have reopened by 11 p.m.
The day’s incidents on I-385 highlighted ongoing challenges with traffic congestion due to multiple crashes. Prior to the major accidents, an update at about 10 a.m. noted that the left lane was closed due to yet another separate incident, which posed additional delays for commuters. Each setback hampered travel on one of the region’s key arteries.
Over the past few days, I-385 has experienced heightened activity involving vehicle accidents, prompting authorities to closely monitor the situation. The crashes can serve as an important reminder for all drivers to exercise caution, particularly on major highways. Road conditions and traffic laws necessitate vigilance from motorists to prevent serious injuries and fatalities.
Overall, there were multiple traffic disruptions on I-385 just over the course of a single day, confirming the need for ongoing analysis of highway safety and accident prevention strategies in Greenville County. Drivers are urged to stay informed and drive carefully, especially during peak hours or unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure their safety and that of others on the road.
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Additional Resources
- Fox Carolina: Crash Causes Delays on I-385
- Wikipedia: Greenville County, South Carolina
- WYFF4: Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-385
- Google Search: Traffic Accidents I-385
- Fox Carolina: Crash on I-385 Leaves One Severely Injured
- Google Scholar: I-385 Traffic Crashes
- WYFF4: All Lanes Blocked on I-385
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Highway Safety
