Friday November, 13 2020 @ 23:16

Nature: Vehicle Accident w/Medics

Location: John J Williams Hwy and Layton Davis Road, Millsboro, DE 19966

On Friday evening, November 13^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle accident on John J. Williams Highway in the vicinity of Layton Davis Road.  It was reported to be a single vehicle rollover with ejection and unconscious subject.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility, Engine #80-1 from the Long Neck facility, and the Delaware State Fire Police.  Additional alerts included the Sussex County Paramedics, the local emergency medical service provider, and the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit – Trooper 2.

Emergency response crew assignments included vehicle stabilization, traffic control, assistance with patient stabilization if needed, fluid and debris recovery, and notification of the utility service provider because of damage to the utility pole.

It appears that a white Jeep was traveling west on John J. Williams Highway and left roadway for an unknown reason striking the utility pole guide wiring before rolling over in the field.  The occupant of the vehicle was transported to nearby medical facilities for additional observations.

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated the roadway closure on John J. Williams Highway.

The Delaware State Police are investigation.