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17/August/2017 – Fatal MVC with Air Evac – “C” Shift
One person died and three others were injured in a two vehicle high speed
collision on I-95 near the 44 mile marker south bound Thursday morning
17-August at 11:43. A southbound Chevrolet moving van collided with the rear
of a Honda Accord causing massive damage to the car. The van traveled a
short distance before rolling over on the driver’s side, trapping the two
adult male occupants. The Accord was thrown to the wood line, ejecting the
male driver from the car. Click here for more
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17/August/2017 – Shooting Incident – “B” Shift
An adult male received a single, small caliber gunshot
wound to the leg during an altercation in the 400 block of Estates Drive
Thursday morning 17-August. 9-1-1 received reports of the shooting at 07:11.
The man was treated at the scene by Firefighter-Paramedics from Station 19,
then transported to Colleton Medical Center. The injury was not life
threatening. The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the
incident. Click here for more information.
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16/August/2017 – MVC with Air Evac – “B” Shift
A two car head-on collision sent five people to the hospital Wednesday
afternoon 16-August at 18:49. The accident occurred on Robertson Blvd just
west of North Lemacks Street. Fire-Rescue units arrived to find a black
Trail Blazer SUV at the wood line with one adult male patient. A small Dodge
Dart was found in the roadway with heavy damage. First arriving units
requested two additional Fire-Rescue ambulances and placed the C.A.R.E.
Flight helicopter on standby at Colleton Medical Center. Click
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16/August/2017 – Structure Fire – “A” Shift
At 00:36, Wednesday morning 16-August, a passerby reported seeing flames
coming from a residence in the 4000 block of Jefferies Highway, north of
Walterboro. The caller advised he could see fire coming from both sides of
the roof. Engine 19 arrived minutes later to find a single story wood
structure approximately 50% involved. Heavy fire conditions were found at
the rear of the building, with two rooms already collapsed. Click
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12/Augusta/2017 – Fatal MVC – “C” Shift
At 01:27, Saturday morning 12-August, 9-1-1 received a report of a car off
in the woods in the 4200 block of Red Oak Road north of Rebel Lane. The
caller reported the car struck a tree and a female patient was trapped
inside. Firefighter-Paramedics arrived to find a Nissan Altima down in the
swamp against a tree. Crews found the woman unresponsive and not breathing.
They were able to quickly remove her from the car and began resuscitative
efforts. Click here for more information. |
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11/August/2017 – MVC with Entrapment – “C” Shift
An adult female was injured in a single car MVC in front of 19461 Augusta
Hwy east of Sidneys Road Friday afternoon 11-August. At 18:34, 9-1-1
received several reports that a small car left the roadway at a high rate of
speed and struck several trees. Firefighter-Paramedics arrived to find a
Honda Civic against two trees with the female driver trapped inside. It
appeared the west bound car left the wet highway and skidded sideways, then
struck the trees on the east bound side of the road. Click
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09/August/2017 – Shooting Incident – “A” Shift
Two people were shot in a reported drive-by shooting in the 800 block of
Gadsden Loop Wednesday evening 09-August. At 23:33 9-1-1 received reports of
shots fired into a residence and people were injured. Sheriff’s Deputies
arrived within minutes, advising a male victim had left the scene in a
privately owned car and was enroute to the hospital. An adult female was
still on the scene with a serious injury to her hand. Click
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09/August/2017 – Fatal Shooting Incident – “A” Shift
A 24 year old female was fatally shot at a residence located at 25 Twin Oaks
Lane north of Walterboro at 20:55 Wednesday evening 09-August. The caller to
9-1-1 who reported the shooting advised 9-1-1 Dispatchers the woman was not
breathing. Sheriff’s Deputies cleared the scene and Firefighter-Paramedics
found the woman without any signs of life. The Coroner’s Office was notified
and responded to the scene. Click here for more information. |
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08/August/2017 – Shooting Incident – “C” Shift
Incident # 17-05486 – A 34 year old male was injured in a
shooting incident at 16072 Sniders Hwy in the Islandton Community, Tuesday
afternoon at 13:37. Deputies cleared the scene prior to the arrival of Medic
18. Firefighter-Paramedics found the man seated on the ground with a GSW to
the hand and another to the shoulder. He also had other traumatic injuries.
Crews had some difficulty controlling the bleeding from the shoulder wound
and rapidly transported to Colleton Medical Center so the patient could be
stabilized. The patient was treated enroute to the ED including multiple IV
lines. The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.
Engine 15, Medic 18 and Battalion 1 responded. Captain Mikey Banks served as
Incident Commander.
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29/July/2017 – Auto Pedestrian MVC – “A’ Shift
A 56 year old female was critically injured in a hit and run accident in the
300 block of Francis Street Saturday morning 29-July. At 04:04 a passerby
reported a person down in the street. Law Enforcement officers arrived
minutes later to find the woman unconscious and bleeding. Evidence at the
scene indicated she was struck by a car. Firefighter-Paramedics on Medic 19
began treating her for multiple traumatic injuries and a head injury. Click
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