A devastating six-vehicle collision on U.S. 278 in Bluffton has claimed the life of a dedicated construction worker and father. Juan Tahual-Lopez, a 43-year-old Beaufort resident and father of four, was tragically killed in the crash on Monday, May 19th. The incident serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the risks many workers face every day and underscores the importance of accountability and justice for accident victims and their families.
The crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 278 and White Oak Circle, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The multi-vehicle accident involved six cars traveling in both directions between Bluffton and Hilton Head Island.
Trooper Nick Pye reported that a 2019 Ford pickup truck, heading westbound, collided with two other westbound vehicles — a Lexus sedan and a Toyota pickup — before crossing the center line and striking two eastbound vehicles: a 2019 Nissan sedan and a 2006 Chevrolet pickup truck, the latter driven by Juan Tahual-Lopez. He was pronounced dead at the scene due to blunt force injuries.
When a family member is killed due to another driver’s negligence, surviving family members may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim. Multi-vehicle crashes such as this one often involve complex liability issues, making it critical to work with an experienced personal injury and wrongful death attorney in South Carolina.
At Bringardner Injury Law Firm, we understand the emotional and financial toll a sudden loss can bring. Our legal team can help determine:
- Who was at fault in the accident
- Whether negligent or reckless driving contributed to the fatal crash
- What compensation may be available to the victim’s family
We believe that families like Juan Tahual-Lopez’s deserve not only sympathy but real support and strong legal advocacy.
If you’ve lost a loved one in a fatal car crash involving multi-vehicle collisions, you don’t have to face the aftermath alone. The Bringardner Injury Law Firm stands ready to pursue justice.