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Traffic Collision - Oak Orchard Road

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Monday May, 12 2025 @ 14:10

Nature: Traffic Collision

Address: Caravel Dr and Oak Orchard Rd River Village, DE 19966

Cross Streets: S Caravel Ext/Dead End

 

On Monday afternoon, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle accident on Oak Orchard Road near River Village.  Additional emergency alerts included the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad as well as the Delaware State Fire Police. It was reported to be a trash truck and pick-up truck.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80 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, traffic control, fluid and debris recovery, assistance with getting the trash truck operator out of the vehicle and other mitigation activities. EMS was requested to evaluate the driver for possible injuries. 

It appears that a trash truck was traveling north on Oak Orchard Road when a white GMC Yukon XL entered the roadway from Oak Meadows Drive striking the trash truck and continuing to depart the incident location.  The driver of the trash truck needed assistance exiting the vehicle.

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

The Delaware State Police are investigating.