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CONWAY, Horry County, S.C., Nov. 7, 2026 — One person was taken to a hospital with injuries after a three-vehicle crash on Friday afternoon, November 6, on Cates Bay Highway near Willow Springs Road in Conway, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.
The crash happened at the intersection of Cates Bay Highway and Willow Springs Road. Crews were dispatched at 12:32 p.m. and found lanes blocked as responders worked the scene, prompting an advisory urging drivers to avoid the area.
One person was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not specified. Three others signed waivers declining medical transport, according to the fire rescue agency. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which involved three vehicles; no cause has been released.
Horry County Fire Rescue said the roadway fully reopened to traffic by 3 p.m.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is distracted driving a common factor in crashes like this?
Even a few seconds of looking away from the road, to check a phone or an instrument panel, can keep a driver from reacting in time to slowing or stopped traffic ahead, which is a common cause of multi-vehicle crashes.
What should I do immediately after a car accident?
Move to a safe location if possible, check for injuries, call 911, and wait for law enforcement to document the scene before leaving.
Where do most traffic accidents happen?
Intersections are a frequent site of multi-vehicle crashes because they involve vehicles crossing, turning, or merging paths at the same time.
