Longs, SC (September 13, 2026) – One person was taken to a hospital early Saturday morning, September 12, after five vehicles were involved in a wreck in Longs.
The vehicles were involved near the 2000 block of Monaca Dr at about 4:05 a.m. One of the vehicles overturned, according to the initial report.
The extent of the person’s injuries was not immediately available. Utilities were also damaged, though details about the extent of the damage or any reported outages were not provided.
The investigation into the cause of the wreck remains underway, with additional information expected as it becomes available.
Our thoughts are with the person hurt and those close to them during the recovery process.
What Is Considered in a Multi-Vehicle Accident?
Multi-vehicle accidents can involve several factors that investigators review when determining how the vehicles came to be involved. These may include vehicle positions, damage patterns, roadway conditions, traffic signals, and statements from people who witnessed the occurrence.
Photos and video from nearby businesses, homes, or traffic cameras can also help establish the sequence of events. Vehicle data may provide additional information in some cases, particularly when modern safety systems record speed or braking activity.
The number of vehicles involved can make the review more complex because each driver’s actions may need to be examined separately. Investigators may also consider whether road conditions, mechanical problems, or visibility affected what happened.
