10-07-2011 – MVC with Ejection – “A” Shift

Incident # 11-05434 – A northbound pickup truck lost control on Green Pond Highway near Yearling Lane Friday afternoon 07-October at 14:03. The truck, which was towing a boat, entered the northbound ditch, over-corrected and spun into the southbound ditch ejecting a front seat passenger and slightly injuring a second man. The adult male who was ejected, suffered multiple traumatic injuries including chest trauma. Medic 19 treated the man at the scene and rapidly transported him to Colleton Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgical procedures. He was later admitted to the ICU. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Engine 1, Medic 19, Battalion 1 and Car 110 responded. Battalion Chief Marty Stallings served as Incident Commander.