Monday July, 3 2023 @ 09:51

Nature: Vehicle Accident w/Entrapment

Location: Bay Farm Rd and Starling Lane Millsboro, DE 19966

On Monday, July 3^rd, the Indian River (80) and Lewes (82) fire companies were alerted for a vehicle accident on Bay Farm Road at the intersection of Starling Lane.  Additional emergency alerts included the Sussex County Paramedics, Mid Sussex Rescue Squad, as well as the Delaware State Fire Police. 

Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80, Chief 80-15 and Utility 80-8 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engine #80-1 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

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

It appears that a Ford F350 utility body truck with trailer and Nissan Rogue collided at the intersection of Bay Farm Road and Starling Lane.   It was reported to be a side impact type collision with both vehicles off the roadway.  Upon arrival of the Delaware State Police the incident was upgraded to include entrapment with allocation of additional emergency response units from Lewes (82) Fire Department including additional EMS units.  Both vehicles sustained damage rendering them inoperable.  A total of three people were transported to nearby medical facilities for additional medical services.

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated traffic control with the complete closure of Bay Farm Road for the duration of the incident.

The Delaware State Police are investigating.