21/November/2015 – MVC with Critical Patient – “A” Shift

Incident # 15-06800 – Three people were injured, one with suspected critical injuries, in a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Sidneys Road and Round O Road, Sidneys Crossroads. On Saturday afternoon 21-November at 12:13, a west bound GMC Acadia struck a southbound Ford F-150 blocking the entire intersection. Medic 19 and Engine 19 arrived minutes later to find the driver of the pickup truck semi-conscious, suffering from multiple traumatic injuries. A second ambulance was requested, while crews treated the injured. After Medic 9 arrived, Medic 19 transported the pickup truck driver directly to the Trauma Center at MUSC with additional personnel on board. Medic 9 transported two adult patients from the Acadia to Colleton Medical Center. The SC Hwy Patrol is investigating the accident. Traffic at the rural intersection was blocked for nearly an hour.

Engine 19, Engine 32, Medic 9, Medic 19, Battalion 1 and Car 109 responded. Battalion Chief Dan Barb served as Incident Commander.