Monday October, 26 2020 @ 18:35

Nature: Vehicle Accident

Location: Oak Orchard Rd and Captains Millsboro, DE 19966

On Monday evening, October 26^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle accident on Oak Orchard Road and Captain’s Way (Entrance to Captain’s Grant).  It was reported to be a two-vehicle collision with both vehicles remaining in the roadway.

Emergency response units from Indian River include Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engine #80-3 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crew assignments included traffic control, vehicle stabilization, assistance with patient stabilization, fluid and debris recovery, and overall incident mitigation.

It appears that a maroon Hyundai SUV and a Jeep Cherokee were traveling on Oak Orchard Road when they collided.  It appears that one vehicle was attempting to access the Captain’s Grant development. One occupant was transferred to nearby medical facilities for additional observations.

The Delaware State Fire Police were ordered to close Oak Orchard Road at Chief’s Road as well as River Road. 

The Delaware State Police are investigating.