24/September/2016 – High Speed MVC – “C” Shift

Incident # 16-06293 – Three adults suffered multiple, non-life threatening traumatic injuries in a single car high speed MVC on Interstate 95 near the 62 mile marker southbound. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon 24-September at 15:03. The southbound small SUV lost control on a straight section of highway and roll over six times receiving heavy damage. All occupants were wearing seatbelts and were able to exit the vehicle on their own. Firefighter-Paramedics treated the injured at the scene, then transported all six people to Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Traffic in the area of the accident was down to one lane for over an hour until the vehicle could be cleared. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office assisted with traffic control.  

Engine 27, Battalion 1, Medic 26 and Car 12 responded. Firefighter-EMT Matt Smart served as Incident Commander.