Colleton County Fire-Rescue

9/21/2008

Station 9 responded to a two 4-wheeler accident off of Geechie Club Road Sunday afternoon at approximately 18:00. The two 4-wheelers collided off of the roadway, throwing the female driver some distance from the vehicle. Bystanders reported the patient was unconscious for a short period. She also received some broken bones. The crew decided the woman needed further treatment at a Trauma Center. Meducare helicopter was requested and responded to the new Cottageville Elementary School on Peirce Road to meet with Medic 9. Battalion 1 and Engine 9 set up a landing zone in the field in front of the school. 
 
The patient was transferred without incident and flown from the school to MUSC in Charleston.
 
Engine 9, Medic 9 and Battalion 1 responded.