Sunday July, 24 2022 @ 14:24

Nature: Vehicle Accident

Location: Phillips Branch Rd and Holly Mount Road, Harbeson, DE 19951

On Sunday afternoon, July 24^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle accident on Holly Mount Road near the intersection of Phillips Branch Road.  It was reported to be a two-vehicle collision with the possibility of three persons needing evaluation.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility, Engine #80-1 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.  Additional emergency medical services were provided by the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad and the Rehoboth Beach EMS.

Emergency response crew assignments included vehicle stabilization where needed, traffic control with the closure of Holly Mount Road, assistance with patient stabilization where needed, fluid and debris recovery and overall incident mitigation.

It appears that a white Ford Focus and a black Chevrolet Blazer at or near the intersection of Holly Mount Road and Phillips Branch Road.  The Ford Focus suffered right front end damage with airbag deployment and the Chevrolet Blazer suffered left front end damage.  Both vehicles were rendered inoperable.

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated the traffic control arrangements pending arrival of the tow trucks.

The Delaware State Police are investigating.