Stations 1 and 27
responded to a high speed roll-over accident on I-95 at the 41 mile
marker southbound Monday morning 1-September at 0150. The southbound,
older model Ford Explorer left the roadway at a high rate speed,
flipping over several times before striking a tree. The 35 year old
driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt was ejected. He was found
semi-conscious about 15 feet from the car. A 15 year old passenger
received relatively minor injuries in the crash. He was also not wearing
a seatbelt.
The 35 year old
man was treated at the scene by Firefighters and then flown to the
Medical University Trauma Center in Charleston by the Meducare
helicopter. The 15 year old was transported by ground to Colleton
Medical Center.
Engine 1, Rescue
1, Battalion 1, Medic 27 and Truck 12 responded. Battalion Chief
Rich Ellis served as Incident Commander.
