Longs, SC (January 9, 2026) – A driver was hospitalized on Thursday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash in the Longs area of Horry County, according to local emergency officials.
The incident occurred around 3:27 p.m. near the intersection of East Highway 9 and Charter Dr, just outside the entrance of a residential neighborhood. Horry County Fire Rescue crews arrived at the scene and confirmed that the crash involved a vehicle colliding with a wall near the neighborhood entrance.
Emergency medical personnel treated one individual for injuries sustained in the crash and transported them to a nearby hospital for further care. The extent of the injuries has not been disclosed, but no other occupants were reported in the vehicle.
As a result of the collision, lanes along Highway 9 were temporarily blocked while crews worked to manage the scene and clear the roadway. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is actively investigating the cause of the crash.
We extend our thoughts to the injured person and wish them a full and swift recovery.
