“C” Shift – MVC with Air Evacuation

Incident # 10-6356 - Stations 1 and 19 responded to a two vehicle MVC on I-95 at the 52 mile marker northbound at 0921, Monday morning 22-November. A northbound Honda rear ended a northbound minivan causing heavy damage to both vehicles. The minivan was able to stop in the median, while the Honda continued north approximately 1/8 mile before losing control. The Honda left the roadway, drove down an embankment and struck a tree. The vehicle then over-turned. The adult male driver suffered multiple traumatic injuries and was semi-conscious when Medic 1 arrived. He was treated and stabilized at the scene. A medical helicopter was called to transport the man to a Trauma Center. Two passengers in the minivan, an adult female and male child, were also injured. Both were immobilized and transported by Medic 19 to Colleton Medical Center. Omniflight-Charleston landed on the Interstate north of the accident. They flew the patient to MUSC in Charleston. I-95 northbound was shut down for approximately 20 minutes while the helicopter was on the ground. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.