State Trooper Nearly Struck During Traffic Stop on I-26 in Dorchester County

Troopers reminds drivers of the ‘Move Over Law,’ following multiple close calls

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) - In recent weeks, South Carolina Highway Patrol said there have been some alarming incidents where state troopers narrowly escaped being hit while working on the side of the highway. State troopers said these close calls are a reminder to follow South Carolina's 'Move Over Law,' which requires drivers to move over and slow down when you see emergency vehicles. Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway said whether they are invest…

State trooper nearly struck during traffic stop on I-26 in Dorchester County

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A state trooper was nearly hit when a motorist crashed into the vehicle he had pulled over during a traffic stop earlier in the month. Around 3:30 a.m. on June 4, a vehicle ran off the road, hitting a vehicle the trooper had stopped, narrowly missing the law enforcement officer, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The incident happened on Interstate 26 eastbound near mile marker 181. The Dorchester Co…

SC state trooper nearly escapes injury on interstate

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) -- There are a few safety measures drivers should always take when approaching a pulled-over car. Summer is synonymous with vacation and as families hit the road, law enforcement officers are working in heavy-traffic situations. The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) released video of a state trooper narrowly avoiding being struck on the highway while conducting a traffic stop. A vehicle ran off the road striking…