At 16:20 hours, Station 9 and Ambulance 99 were alerted for the vehicle collision on Rt. 140 at Sunset Lane. Upon arrival, units found two cars. Although one car had gone off the roadway into some trees, the patient self-extricated prior to the Fire Department's arrival. Both individuals involved in the accident were transported to local hospitals.
Upon further investigation, it was determined that a car traveling westbound crossed the center median and struck a vehicle traveling eastbound. Units operated on the scene for approximately 45 minutes.
Units:
A-99, RS-9, E-91
Mutual Aid:
M-139, MSP
One vehicle wound up off the roadway about 50 feet.
The car suffered substanial 18 inch intrusion on the passenger side.