UPDATE: The driver of the 2009 Toyota Highlander has been charged with four traffic violations. The charges are for Driving without a License 1st Offense, Uninsured Motor Vehicle Fee Violation 1st Offense, Failure to Obey Traffic Control Devices, and Child Passenger Restraint System Article Violation.
GREER, S.C. (WSPA) – The Greer Police Department said nine people were injured in a crash on East Wade Hampton Boulevard Sunday afternoon.
Officers responded at about 12:15 p.m. to East Wade Hampton Boulevard near Arlington Road in reference to a three vehicle crash.
The police department said the initial investigation suggest that a Toyota Highlander was traveling north on Arlington Road when it ran a red light at the intersection of East Wade Hampton Boulevard and was hit by a GMC Yukon.
Each vehicle had three passengers.
After the Toyota Highlander was struck, a Hyundai Elantra was also hit, police said.
A passenager in the Toyota Highlander was flown to the hosptial with serious injuries.
Eight other individuals were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.