Tuesday March, 10 2020 @ 21:15

Nature: Vehicle Accident

Location: John J Williams Hwy, Millsboro, DE 19966

On Tuesday evening, March 10^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle accident on John J. Williams Highway.  It was reported to be a two-vehicle collision with unknown injuries.  The incident location was modified while units were responding to the address initially provided.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engine #80-1 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crew assignments included vehicle stabilization, assist with patient stabilization if needed, traffic control, fluid and debris recovery as well as over incident mitigation duties.

It appears that a Ford Explorer and a Mercedes Benz C240 were traveling west on John J. Williams Highway when the Mercedes Benz struck the rear of the Ford Explorer.  The Explorer continued off the roadway into the nearby field.  Both vehicles suffered significant damage.  One occupant was transported to nearby medical facilities for additional services.

The Delaware State Fire Police provided traffic control for the duration of the incident.  This segment of John J. Williams Highway was briefly closed.

The Delaware State Police are investigating.