Station 19
responded to a auto versus pedestrian accident in the 100 block of
Keegan Road Friday, 5-December at 1932. An eastbound compact car
collided with a 19 year old male near the intersection of Sidneys
Road. Bystanders stated the young man was unconscious following the
accident. He was found on the ground approximately 20 feet behind the
car. The vehicle received damage to the windshield and the driver was
not injured. A medical helicopter was called to fly the patient to the
Trauma Center at MUSC. Medic 19 transported the man to the Lowcountry
Regional Airport to meet with the Lifestar Medical Helicopter,
however the helicopter developed mechanical difficulties enroute,
forcing it to abort the mission. The patient was then transported to
Colleton Medical Center.
Engine 19, Medic
19, Battalion 1, Truck 16 and Truck 110 responded. Captain Scott Feather
served as Incident Commander.
