LOBECO, Beaufort County, S.C., Nov. 12, 2026 — A teenager was pulled from a pickup truck on Tuesday afternoon, November 10, after the vehicle collided with a tractor on Trask Parkway in Lobeco, according to Burton Fire District.
The crash happened just after 2 p.m. near the Beaufort County library, Burton Fire District said. The Burton and Sheldon fire districts, Beaufort County EMS, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol all responded to the scene.
Early reports from the scene indicated occupants were trapped and hurt. Firefighters arrived to find a teenage occupant pinned inside the damaged pickup. Crews from Burton and Sheldon worked to free him while county EMS treated and stabilized him at the scene.
A medical helicopter was called in as a precaution, and firefighters set up a landing zone at Whale Branch Middle School. The helicopter was canceled once crews determined it was not needed. The teen was taken to Beaufort Memorial with what Burton Fire District described as non-life-threatening injuries.
Trask Parkway traffic was delayed for more than an hour and a half while crews freed the teen and cleared roadway hazards.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol's investigation is ongoing. We wish the injured a complete recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do large trucks and tractors need so much distance to stop?
Heavier vehicles carry more momentum and usually have less responsive braking systems than passenger cars, so they need considerably more distance to slow down or stop, especially when loaded.
What makes a collision between a passenger vehicle and a truck or tractor more dangerous than a typical car crash?
The size and weight difference means the smaller vehicle and its occupants absorb most of the force, which commonly leads to more serious injuries even at lower speeds.
What is an underride crash?
An underride crash happens when a smaller vehicle slides partially or fully beneath a larger truck or trailer during a collision, which can increase the severity of injuries because standard safety structures in the smaller car are bypassed.
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