Orangeburg, SC — May 6, 2025, Kyle and Sara Greene were killed and a child was injured in a dump truck accident at around 12:45 a.m. on Interstate Highway 95.

According to authorities, 32-year-old Kyle Greene, 33-year-old Sara Greene, and a minor were traveling in a northbound Chevrolet Equinox on I.H. 95 in the vicinity of the I.H. 26 junction when the accident took place.

The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision took place between the front-end of the Equinox and the rear-end of a dump truck.

Both adults in the Equinix reportedly suffered fatal injuries due to the wreck. The child who had been a back seat passenger suffered injuries of unknown severity, as well, according to reports, and was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive treatment.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a family vehicle collides with the rear of a dump truck traveling in the same direction on the interstate in the middle of the night, it may seem like a straightforward rear-end crash. But having handled many cases like this, I can tell you that rear-end collisions with commercial trucks—especially involving fatalities—are rarely simple. These situations raise serious questions about visibility, lighting, and whether the dump truck was operating in a safe and legally compliant manner. It’s not just about who hit whom—it’s about whether that crash could and should have been avoided.

One of the most important issues in cases like this is whether the dump truck was visible to traffic approaching from behind. At 12:45 a.m., visibility is limited, and if the truck lacked functioning brake lights, tail lights, or reflective markings, it could have been nearly impossible for the driver of the Equinox to see it in time to react. That’s why commercial trucks are required to be equipped with—and maintain—reflective tape, working lights, and other visibility features. If any of that was missing or defective, the legal responsibility may not lie solely with the trailing driver.

Another key question is whether the dump truck was traveling at a consistent, appropriate speed for highway conditions. Was it maintaining a safe pace, or was it moving unusually slowly in the travel lane? If the truck was underloaded or hauling heavy material, it might have been traveling well below the speed limit, especially on an incline. And if the driver didn’t use hazard lights or other warnings to alert approaching traffic, that could significantly affect how the crash is viewed from a legal standpoint.

And because this was a commercial vehicle, the company operating the dump truck also comes under scrutiny. Were proper inspections performed? Was the driver fully trained to operate the vehicle at night? Did the company maintain the truck in a way that ensured its visibility and safe operation? I’ve seen cases where worn wiring, burned-out bulbs, or poor route planning by the company played just as much a role in a crash as anything that happened in the moments before impact.

Getting to the bottom of a crash like this means asking the right questions and refusing to stop at surface-level explanations. Serious wrecks deserve serious investigation, not assumptions. Understanding whether the truck was properly lit, moving at a safe speed, and fit to be on the road at all is crucial to figuring out what might have happened. Getting clear answers to these questions is the least that can be done to help those affected find the clarity and closure they deserve.