Colleton County Fire-Rescue

6/3/2009

	Stations 6, 8 and 27responded to a go-cart vs car MVC on Lowcountry Hwy. (US Hwy. 21) at the intersection of Centy Lane in the Jonesville Community last night 3-June at 8:26 PM. Two teenagers on the go-cart failed to stop at a stop sign, proceeding across Lowcountry Hwy. and collided with a car. The go-cart struck the car in the passenger side front door, resulting in heavy damage to the small vehicle. The driver of the car was able to swerve just prior to impact, which prevented a more serious outcome. Neither teenager was wearing a helmet. Firefighters arrived to find both patients lying in the roadway. Each suffered from multiple traumatic injuries. The 16 year old male was unconscious from a head injury. Crews splinted several broken limbs and treated their other injuries at the scene. A medical helicopter was called for the male patient. He was flown from the scene by Lifenet 3 to MUSC’s Trauma Center in Charleston. The female was transported by Fire-Rescue to Colleton Medical Center. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.