Serious Accident on Valley Road

 
By Battalion Chief John Sly
November 5, 2011
 

On Saturday, November 5th, 2011 in the early morning hours, Ambulance 44 and Westwood Fire Police were dispatched at 0220 for a vehicle accident with unknown injuries in the 1800 block of Valley Road in Valley Township.

Just one minute after the initial dispatch, Rescue 44 and Medic 93 were added to the response due to reports of occupants laying in the roadway.

Chief 44 responded at 0223 and Ambulance 44 responded at 0225. Chief McWilliams was the first to arrive on the scene at 0226 and confirmed one patient was injured.

Ambulance 44 arrived on the scene at 0228 and began patient care. Chief 44 established "Valley Road Command" at 0231.

Upon the arrival of Rescue 44, the crew assisted with cleaning debris from the roadway while Traffic 44 closed Valley Road to traffic.

Ambulance 44 and Medic 93-1 transported the injured patient to Paoli Memorial Hospital's Trauma Center for treatment.

All units cleared the scene at 0312.
 
Units: Ambulance 44, Rescue 44, and Traffic 44
 
Mutual Aid: Medic 93-1 and Medic 93-2
 
This car was involved in a single vehicle accident in the early morning hours on Saturday
This car was involved in a single vehicle accident in the early morning hours on Saturday
Rescue 44 and Ambulance 44 arrive on the scene
Rescue 44 and Ambulance 44 arrive on the scene
 
Fire and EMS crews tend to the injured patient
Fire and EMS crews tend to the injured patient
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This pole was struck in the course of the accident
This pole was struck in the course of the accident
 
Deputy Chief Deckman surveying the scene
Deputy Chief Deckman surveying the scene
Firefighter/EMT Grossman on the scene
Firefighter/EMT Grossman on the scene
 
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