One Trapped On Ballenger Creek Pike

 
By Chief Officer Michael Kehne
December 29, 2010
 

At approx. 0958 hrs, Co.31 and RS3 were dispatched for an auto accident with entrapment in the area of Ballenger Creek Pike and Solarex Court. E311 arrived on the scene, confirmed location and reported a two vehicle accident with one vehicle off the road, and one occupant trapped. RS3 arrived and stabilized the vehicle, and removed the two doors and B post on the driver's side for access to the patient. One patient was removed from the vehicle and transported to Washington County Trauma Center for treatment, the extrication was complete in 15 minutes and C3-2 placed units in service. The scene was turned over to MSP for investigation.

 
Units: Engine 311, Rescue Squad 3, Ambulance 319, Medic 31, C3-2
 
Mutual Aid: Battalion 902, EMS 901, State Highway Administration (traffic control), Maryland State Police