31/May/2013 – MVC with Ejection & Air Evac

Incident # 13-02901 – A high speed single car MVC in the 12000 block of Cottageville Highway (US Hwy 17-A) has sent one man to a Trauma Center. The southbound Honda left the roadway and struck a driveway culvert causing the small car to become airborne. The vehicle landed approximately thirty feet in the front yard of a business and flipped over several times before coming to rest on its wheels. An adult male was ejected from the vehicle. He suffered multiple traumatic injuries, including a suspected head injury. A medical helicopter was requested and landed at the Cottageville Elementary School. The patient was treated and transported from the scene by Medic 9. LifeNet 7 flew the patient to the Trauma Center at MUSC in Charleston. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Engine 9, Medic 9, Battalion 1 and Car 12 responded. Battalion Chief Barb served as Incident Commander.