Saturday August, 23 2014 @ 19:59

Nature: Vehicle Accident

Location: Long Neck Rd & White House Beach Entranceway, Millsboro, DE 19966

On Saturday evening, August 23rd, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for vehicle accident off of Long Neck Road on the entranceway to White House Beach. It was reported to be single vehicle collision as a result of a police action.

Emergency response units included Engine #80-5 from the Long Neck facility, Rescue 80 and Chief #80-15 from the Oak Orchard facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police and local emergency medical services provider.

Emergency response crews were assigned to stabilize the vehicle and assist with roadway and debris clean up.

It appears that a mid-sized 4-door sedan was traveling south off of Long Neck Road into the White House Beach development and failed to successful navigate the slight curves in the roadway, losing control and sliding off the right shoulder striking numerous trees before bouncing across the roadway and striking a utility pole.

The Delaware State Fire Police provided traffic control assistance for the duration of the incident with the closure of the roadway.

The Delaware State Police are investigating.

One person was transported to nearby medical facilities for additional observation.