08/November/2014 – MVC with entrapment – “A” Shift

Incident # 14-06557 – A 42 year old man received multiple traumatic injuries after his vehicle left the roadway and overturned Saturday evening 08-Novmeber. The north bound Chevrolet Lumina was traveling at a high rate of speed when it failed to negotiate a turn at Burlington Road. The car took down several signs before entering the woods and overturning, trapping the driver in the wreckage. Firefighter-Paramedics arrived to find the vehicle deep in the woods. It was barely visible from the roadway. The car appeared to have flipped over and came to rest on its side. Crews stabilized the car with jacks, before using Holmatro Rescue Tools to remove the roof and free the driver. He was treated for his injuries during the extrication and was removed with full spinal precautions. The man was transported to Colleton Medical Center by Medic 9. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.

Engine 19, Medic 9, Battalion 1 and Car 12 responded. Battalion Chief Dan Barb served as Incident Commander.