Pooler, GA (March 21, 2026) – One person was injured following a four-vehicle crash on I-95 near Exit 102 in Pooler. The accident was first reported around 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20. Initial information indicates the collision involved four vehicles and occurred along the interstate near Exit 102.
Emergency units arrived at the scene and began assisting those involved in the crash. One person was taken to a nearby hospital following the accident.
The crash led to the closure of I-95 in both directions for a period of time as crews worked to clear the scene. Traffic in the area was disrupted while the roadway remained closed.
Officials later confirmed that all lanes of the interstate had reopened after the scene was cleared. Additional details about those involved in the crash were not immediately available.
We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.
Why Multi-Vehicle Crashes Often Occur on Interstates
Interstate highways carry large volumes of traffic moving at high speeds. When a sudden slowdown or unexpected event occurs, drivers may have very little time to react.
Multi-vehicle crashes often begin with a single collision that quickly involves other nearby vehicles. Drivers following too closely or traveling at high speed may not have enough distance to stop in time.
Chain-reaction crashes are especially common during busy travel periods or when traffic conditions change quickly. Vehicles may strike one another in sequence as the situation unfolds.
The number of vehicles involved in these crashes can increase rapidly, particularly when lanes are blocked or visibility is reduced. Because of the speed and traffic density on interstates, even a small mistake can quickly turn into a larger accident involving several vehicles.
