28/August/2016 – MVC with entrapment – “C” Shift

Incident # 16-05648 – Two adults and two teenagers were transported to the hospital following a two vehicle MVC at the intersection of Jefferies Highway (US Hwy 15) and Robertson Blvd (SC Hwy 64) Sunday evening 28-August at 19:51. A Mazda and Honda SUV collided in the intersection causing the Honda to over-turn. Firefighters found the Honda on its roof, blocking the two west bound lanes of Robertson Blvd. Both restrained adults were hanging upside down from their seats, complaining of various injuries.  Firefighter-Paramedics were able to force open the passenger side and rear door to gain access to the patients. Both were carefully extricated with spinal precautions, then transported to Colleton Medical Center for further treatment. Two teenagers in the Mazda were also transported for evaluation. The busy intersection was blocked for nearly an hour until the wreckage could be cleared. Walterboro Police are investigating the crash.

Medic 19, Medic 26, Rescue 1, Battalion 1 and Car 12 responded. Walterboro Fire Engine 1 also responded. Battalion Chief Ben Heape served as Incident Commander.