A Sudden Crash Shakes Up Greenville, Speeding Driver Faces Charges
GREENVILLE, S.C. – A crash on the morning of October 22nd, that resulted in the closure of all southbound lanes on Interstate 385 for about two hours, has left the Greenville community shaken and the local law enforcement dumbfounded by the speed at which the vehicle was moving.
According to reports from the local law enforcement agencies, a single-vehicle accident near Exit 39-Haywood Road-Greenville was the cause of the temporary shutdown of the entirety of the southbound freeway lanes. A man and a woman, the passengers of a Dodge Charger, were reportedly tossed from the vehicle due to the impact of the crash.
The silver lining amid the crashing chaos happened to be that both the ejected individuals regained consciousness and were able to communicate with the officers at the site. The reports further stated that there was an infant present during the tragic incident, but fortunately, the child was unharmed in the crash.
Reckless Driving Behind the Crash
Upon a deeper investigation into the circumstances of the crash, the authorities uncovered startling details regarding the incident. The speed of the car was documented to be a whopping 105 miles per hour in an area where the speed limit placard clearly reads 65 mph. This reckless action, grossly exceeding the legal speed limit, resulted in the vehicle losing control and eventually, the unfortunate accident.
The driver of the car, a 19-year-old male identified as Lenir Reese, was later slapped with a reckless driving charge by the police. The law enforcement agencies armed with a search warrant ascertained the driving speed and recognized it as the fundamental cause of the accident.
Awaiting Investigation Details
Bystanders and common folk of Greenville who witnessed the event first-hand, or those who got caught up in the traffic snarl, are no doubt keen to know more about the full details and the final outcome of the incident. Meanwhile, local police authorities are hard at work, intent on uncovering further details regarding the shocking accident.
As of now, the crash still remains under investigation by the Greenville Police Department. A note of caution to all drivers: such incidents serve as a grave reminder of the disastrous effects of reckless driving and excessive speeding. It’s a compelling plea to everyone on the road to heed traffic rules and exercise caution while driving. Common sense and caution, truly, could save lives.
Stay safe, Greenville!
