Tuesday February, 27 2018 @ 03:58

Nature: Serious Vehicle Accident

Location: 28799 Mount Joy Rd Millsboro, DE 19966

Early on Tuesday morning, February 27^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle accident on Mount Joy Road. It was reported to be a single vehicle rollover after striking a utility pole.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Ladder 80 from the Oak Orchard area and Incident Command 80 and Engine #80-1 from the Long Neck area as well as the Sussex County Paramedics, local emergency medical services provider, the Delaware State Fire Police and the Delaware State Police.

Emergency response crew assignments included vehicle stabilization, assistance with patient stabilization if needed, traffic control and scene preservation.

It appears that a white SUV was traveling on Mount Joy Road and lost control for an unknown reason striking a utility pole and rolling over after the initial impact.  The occupant was transported to nearby medical facilities for additional observation.

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

The Delaware State Police are investigating.