Fender-bender near Hilton Head bridges curbs traffic onto island Thursday afternoon

Evan McKenna

A fender-bender near the intersection of U.S. 278 and Jenkins Road on Hilton Head slowed rush hour traffic to a crawl onto the island around 4:15 p.m. Thursday, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

The two-car accident blocked the left eastbound lane of Fording Island Road. No injuries were reported, according to sheriff’s office spokesperson Sgt. Danny Allen.

As of 4:30 p.m., traffic was backed up to the Tanger Outlets II in mainland Bluffton. Motorists heading to Hilton Head should expect major delays Thursday afternoon.

Traffic jams spanned the bridge toward Hilton Head after a crash on the island Thursday afternoon.
Traffic jams spanned the bridge toward Hilton Head after a crash on the island Thursday afternoon.

This report will be updated.

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