Thursday May, 14 2020 @ 17:03

Nature: Vehicle Accident

Location: & Legion Rd

26360-26433 John J Williams Hwy., Millsboro, DE 19966

On Thursday evening, May 14^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle accident on John J. Williams Highway near the American Legion Road.  It was reported to be minor motor vehicle involving possible three vehicles. 

An officer from Indian River was nearby and responded directly to the incident location advising the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center of the incident specifics.  While attempting to mitigate this incident prior to arrival of emergency response personnel another vehicle accident occurred in the Indian River’s fire district.

All responding apparatus (Engine #80-01 and Rescue 80) from Indian River were diverted to the second vehicle accident at:

Thursday May, 14 2020 @ 17:09

Nature: Vehicle Accident

Location: John J Williams Hwy and Sloan Road, Lewes, DE 19958

It was reported to be two vehicle collision with one vehicle in the roadway on John J. Williams Highway.  The additional vehicle was located on Sloan Road in the roadway as well.

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

Emergency response crew assignments included vehicle stabilization, assistance with patient stabilization and removal from the vehicles if needed, traffic control with the closure of John J. Williams Highway, fluid and debris recovery and overall incident mitigation.

It appears that a red GMC Canyon was traveling on Sloan Road attempting to enter John J. Williams Highway and was hit by an eastbound Hyundai Santa Fe.  Both vehicles suffered front end damage and both vehicle operators were transported to nearby medical facilities.

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

The Delaware State Police are investigating.