Car vs. Pole Leaves
One Subject Trapped

August 21, 2003 2310hrs:

Units from Waldorf were alerted for a motor vehicle collision with injuries on Berry Road in the area of Chestnut Drive. Squad 3 and Chief 3B, DJ Mills, arrived on scene to find a single vehicle collision into a light pole and an electric pole. The single occupant was trapped in the front seat and had to be extricated. Engine 33 responded to the scene to standby while the Squad crew used the Paladin and Extractor O-Cutter to remove the vehicle from around the patient. Ambulance 128 and Medic 21 provided patient care during the extrication process. The patient was then flown by Maryland State Police helicopter (Trooper 2) to an area trauma center.

Responding Units: Rescue Squad 3, Ambulance 128, Ambulance 129, Medic 21