Myrtle Beach, SC – A driver accused of fleeing a traffic stop in Myrtle Beach on Saturday crashed into multiple vehicles before one of the impacted cars slammed into a local business, leaving three people hospitalized with minor injuries, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department.
The crash unfolded around 4:26 p.m. near the 1100 block of North Ocean Boulevard after officers attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving. Police said the driver refused to stop and sped away, triggering a chain-reaction collision that ended in the 900 block of Kings Highway.
The fleeing vehicle struck several cars during the pursuit, Myrtle Beach Police said. One of those vehicles then crashed into a nearby business, causing property damage.
Driver Arrested After Attempting to Run
Investigators said the driver tried to escape on foot after the crash but officers quickly took the person into custody.
Emergency crews transported three people to local hospitals with what police described as minor injuries. Officials have not released the identities of those injured or the driver involved.
Saturday’s crash disrupted traffic in a busy section of Myrtle Beach near the downtown oceanfront area, where weekend traffic often increases along Ocean Boulevard and Kings Highway.
The Myrtle Beach Police Department has not announced potential charges connected to the incident.
Key Points
• Myrtle Beach Police said a driver fled a reckless driving stop Saturday afternoon.
• The vehicle struck multiple cars before crashing near Kings Highway.
• Three people suffered minor injuries and a business sustained damage.
Chain-Reaction Crash Damaged Local Business
Police said the incident escalated quickly after officers attempted the initial stop. The fleeing vehicle collided with several cars before the crash sequence pushed another vehicle into a business in the 900 block of Kings Highway.
Authorities have not released details about the extent of the building damage or whether the business remained open after the collision.
The area where the crash occurred sits several blocks inland from the city’s beachfront corridor and regularly sees heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic, especially during weekend afternoons.
A spokesperson for the Myrtle Beach Police Department said the investigation remains active as officers continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and collisions.
Investigation Continues
Officials have not said how fast the fleeing vehicle was traveling or how many vehicles were involved in the crash sequence.
No additional injuries were reported beyond the three people transported to hospitals.
The Myrtle Beach Police Department continues investigating the incident, including the events leading up to the attempted traffic stop and the crashes that followed. Authorities have not yet released further information about the driver or possible criminal charges.
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