The crash occurred on July 11th, 2024, at 7:40 PM on County Road 7240 near U.S. 63. The ATV was being driven by 21-year-old Jabarie C. McCoy, with two passengers, 23-year-old William M. Holdren and 26-year-old Benjamin L Blake. They were driving the ATV of private property when the vehicle overturned, none of the men were wearing a safety device. Benjamin L. Blake sustained minor injuries and declined treatment from EMS. William M. Holden and Jabarie C. McCoy sustained serious injuries and were both transported to a hospital in Columbia. Holden was transported by Mercy Air and McCoy was transported by Phelps Air. There was only minor damage to the ATV, and it was secured on scene.
Offroad vehicles such as ATVs can be extremely risky. These vehicles are also not required to carry liability insurance, which can complicate the situation if you’re injured by one. One of the avenues available for recovery is a product liability claim against the manufacturers of the vehicle. But for this, it’s important to have an experienced personal injury attorney by your side. AW Smith Law obtained experience, specialized information, and experts regarding off road vehicles and their product liability. If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash like this one do not hesitate to reach out to the AW Smith Law Firm.
