02/August/2016 – High Speed MVC – “A” Shift

Incident # 16-04979 – A 32 year old female was severely injured in a two vehicle MVC in the 3500 block of Sidneys Road Tuesday afternoon 02-August at 17:23. The northbound Hundi Accent struck the rear of a stopped tractor trailer causing extensive damage to the small car. The driver suffered multiple traumatic injuries. The truck driver was not injured. Initial reports indicated the woman was trapped in the wreckage. Firefighter-Paramedics were able to manipulate the seat and steering column to free her legs. She was treated at the scene, which included immobilization, IVs and pain management, then transported emergent by Medic 9 to the Trauma Center at Trident Medical in Summerville. The SC Highway Patrol and State Transport Police are investigating the accident.  

Engine 9, Engine 27, Rescue 1, Medic 1, Medic 9, Car 12 and Car 111 responded. Captain Micheal Banks served as Incident Commander.