Saturday February, 12 2022 @ 20:27

Nature: Vehicle Accident

Location: 26858 John J Williams Hwy Millsboro, DE 19966

On Saturday, February 12^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle accident on John J. Williams Highway between Layton Davis Road and Oak Orchard Road.  It was reported to be a single vehicle accident involving a utility pole.

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

Incident Command determined a single vehicle struck a utility pole on eastbound John J. Williams Highway causing minor damage to the utility pole and vehicle as well.  The vehicle occupant refused additional medical attention.  All other fire company first responders were cancelled while enroute to the incident location.

It appears a white Ford Flex left the roadway and struck a utility pole on the shoulder of John J. Williams Highway.

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

The Delaware State Police are investigating.