Saturday February, 22 2025 @ 18:29

Nature:  MVC (BLS) – Vehicle Accident

Location: John J. Williams Highway & Long Neck Road Intersection

On Saturday, February 22nd, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of John J. Williams Highway and Long Neck Road.  Additional emergency alerts included the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad.  It was reported to be two vehicle collision with the possibility of multiple patients.

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

Emergency response crew assignments included vehicle stabilization, assistance with patient stabilization where needed, fluid and debris recovery, traffic control, and overall incident mitigation efforts.

It appears that a Toyota Corolla and a Toyota Sienna collided at the intersection causing significant front end damage to both vehicles and rendering the inoperable.  The EMS provider did provide evaluation and transportation services to the vehicle occupants.

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated traffic control with the completed closure of the intersection for the duration of the incident.

The Delaware State Police are investigating.