Stations 1, 19
and 27 responded to a fatal MVC in the 2900 block of Robertson Blvd. at
0144 Sunday morning 28-September. A northbound 2003 Suburban, traveling
at a high rate of speed, lost control while attempting to pass another
northbound vehicle. The Suburban flipped over multiple times after
leaving the roadway and crossed the entire parking lot of Smith's
Backhoe Service, coming to rest approximately 115 yards from where it
first left the roadway. The 23 year old driver was not wearing a
seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. He died instantly from
massive trauma injuries.
Firefighter-Paramedics
from Medic 27 were on the scene within minutes and pronounced the man
dead at the scene. The Coroner's Office was notified and County Coroner
Richard Harvey responded to the scene. Engine 19 and Rescue 1 provided
lighting to illuminate the scene to assist Highway Patrol Troopers and
the Coroner's Office conduct their investigation. SCHP will determine if
alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash.
Robertson Blvd.
was closed between Hampton Street and Poplar Street for 2-1/2 hours.
