Colleton County Fire-Rescue

9/14/2011

09/14/2011 – Car vs Motorcycle MVC – “B” Shift

Incident # 11-05019 – A motorcyclist suffered multiple traumatic injuries after his Harley Davidson collided with a small car in the intersection of Jefferies Highway and Augusta Highway at Canadys Crossroads, Wednesday afternoon 14-September at 17:08. A witness advised the Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound on Jefferies Hwy when it struck a small car broadside, after the car pulled into its path.  The car was west bound on Augusta Highway and had just pulled away from a stop sign at the crossroads. The motorcyclist struck the car in the passenger side rear door and was thrown into the roadway. He was wearing a helmet. Medic 19 found the man laying in the roadway, suffering from multiple traumatic injuries. One person from the car also complained of injuries. Both patients were transported by Medic 19 to Colleton Medical Center. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Engine 5, Engine 19, Medic 19, Battalion 1 and Car 12 responded. Captain Scott Feather served as Incident Commander.