Wednesday, October 12, 2016 @ 15:47 hours

Nature: Vehicle Accident

Location: Hollymount Road and John J. Williams Hwy.

On Wednesday afternoon, October 12th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was clearing the previous emergency incident and alerted for a vehicle accident on John J. Williams Highway at the intersection of Hollymount Road. It was reported to be a two vehicle collision.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Tanker 80 and Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility, Engine #80-3 from the Long Neck facility, the Delaware State Fire Police, and the local emergency medical services provider.

Emergency response crews were required to assist with patient assessment and evaluation, coordinate vehicle stabilization, initiate traffic control closing the normal traffic pattern for the duration of the incident, as well as fluid and debris recovery.

It appears that a blue Chrysler 200 was traveling on John J. Williams Highway and  struck from behind by a black KIA causing the KIA to veer off into the soybean field. Both vehicles sustained significant damage.

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated the traffic control for the duration of the incident.

The Delaware State Police are investigating.