Citation issued in n. highway 11 truck crash near Salem

The driver of a Kenworth work truck is being issued a citation from the state patrol alleging failing to yield for a stop sign yesterday morning at N. SC 11 at Little River Road.  The 9:45 am accident there involved a second large truck, a tractor trailer truck, and the result, according to troopers, possible injuries and a detour from the temporary blocking of two-lane 11.  The wreck scene occurred in the vicinity of a Loco Mart convenience store.  Later in the day, in an interview with 101.7/WGOG NEWS, Loco chain owner Eddie Adams of Seneca spoke about the danger of that particular intersection and the need for drivers’ to be on the lookout all times.  Adams’ has a special interest in highway safety as he is a former chairman of the state highway commission.