Single-Car Rollover Crash Reported on Highway 31 in Horry County

A single-vehicle rollover crash disrupted afternoon travel on Highway 31 in Horry County on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Emergency crews responded to the scene following initial reports of the incident, which temporarily hampered traffic flow along the major regional corridor.

Horry County Fire Rescue dispatched units to the area of Highway 31 at approximately 1:20 p.m. First responders located one vehicle that had overturned during the crash. Despite the severity of the vehicle overturning, emergency officials confirmed that no injuries were reported at the scene. One individual involved evaluated by medical personnel signed a service waiver on site.

The circumstances surrounding what caused the driver to lose control remain under investigation by local authorities. During the initial response and clearing operations, officials asked motorists to avoid the southbound lanes of Highway 31 near the crash location to accommodate emergency vehicles and prevent secondary accidents.

Highway 31 serves as a primary bypass route for commuters, residents, and visitors traveling through the Grand Strand area. Disruption along its southbound lanes frequently impacts surrounding arterial roads and connection points toward North Myrtle Beach and coastal destinations. Drivers traveling through the area during similar traffic incidents are encouraged to check traffic conditions and allow extra travel time.