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Fatal MVC with entrapment in Colleton County, SC – June 15, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on June 16, 2015
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A 30 year-old man lost his life in a single car accident at the intersection of Quail Drive and Academy Road Monday night 15-June at 22:36. The accident occurred north of Walterboro, SC. The vehicle had been traveling north on Quail Drive when it ran through a stop sign, crossed Academy Road and struck a pine tree. The impact dislodged the tree and caused massive damage to the small car. The driver died of multiple traumatic injuries and was trapped in the wreckage. The Coroner responded to the scene. After he completed his investigation, Colleton County (SC) Firefighter-Paramedics used Holmatro rescue tools to remove the driver’s door and extricate the man. Academy Road in the area of the accident was closed for two hours while the SC Highway Patrol conducted their investigation of the crash.

Engine 1, Rescue 1, Medic 26, Battalion 1, Car 12 and Car 118 responded. Battalion Chief Scott Feather served as Incident Commander.

Barry W. McRoy, Fire Chief, Colleton County Fire-Rescue

car crushed after hitting a tree

Barry W. McRoy photo

crash scene at night

Barry W. McRoy photo

fireman with Holmatro rescue tool at night

Barry W. McRoy photo

car crushed after hitting a tree

Barry W. McRoy photo