Monday March, 23 2026 @ 14:09

Nature: MVC – BLS – Sports Complex next to the Trading Post Plaza

Location: 26595 John J Williams Hwy Millsboro, DE 19966

On Monday afternoon, March 23^rd, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a motor vehicle accident at the new sports complex facility on John J. Williams Highway.  Additional emergency alerts included the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad.  It was reported to be a commercial forklift truck that nearly rolled over injury the operator.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility, Squad 80 from the Long Neck facility and the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crew assignments included patient stabilization, vehicle stabilization and incident mitigation efforts.

It appears that a commercial forklift truck was attempting to unload construction materials and disproportionately loaded the materials causing the forklift truck to tilt causing injury to the operator.

The Delaware State Fire Police assisted with traffic control for the duration of the included.

The Delaware State Police made a response as well.