Rescue
1, Engine 19, Medic 27 and Walterboro Public Safety Units responded to
a tractor Trailer vs car MVC at the intersection of Sniders Hwy (SC
Hwy. 63) and Beach Road at 08:50, 1-July. A elderly Florida man
pulled into the path of north bound tractor trailer and struck in the side
behind the driver's door. The small car received heavy damage and was
thrown to the shoulder on the west side of the intersection. The
unconscious driver received critical injuries and was trapped in the
wreckage. County firefighters used Holmatro Rescue Tools to extricate
the driver. He was treated at the scene by Medic 27's crew. The
Meducare helicopter was requested for transport to a Trauma Center.
Walterboro
Engine 2 established a landing zone in the field next to Faith Baptist
Church. Meducare flew to the site and transported the patient to MUSC.
Asst.
Chief David Greene served as Incident Commander.
