p–13319531803770—-13319531803771—-13319531803772–pp classMsoNormalAt 310pm Huntersville Station 1 along with NorthMecklenburg Rescue was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving anoverturned vehicle. Within minutes Engine 1 arrived on scene assumed commandand reported finding a two vehicle accident involving a passenger car and a pick-uptruck with the driver of the truck trapped inside. Engine 1s crew went towork on the truck using a combination tool hydraulic spreader and cuttertool to pop the drivers door and gain access to the patient. With the assistanceof North Meck Rescue Engine 1s crew removed and packaged the patient fortransport. Due to the extent of damage to the truck and its location within theditch extrication and packaging was difficult.span stylenbspspanWhile Engine 1 was working on the truck Huntersville Ladder 1 assistedMedic with the assessment and packaging of the driver in the passenger car.Both patients were transported by MEDIC with priority injuries. Several days later it was reported that the driver of the truck had passed away as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. The Huntersville Police Department is handling the investigation. brpp classMsoNormalhttpwww.wsoctv.comnewsnewslocalpolice-think-driver-accused-causing-fatal-crash-wanJJrTbrpp classMsoNormalClick below for more pictures.pp classMsoNormalUnits on scene Huntersville Engine 1 Ladder 1 Chiefs 900903 and 904 North Meck Rescue 7 Two MEDIC ALS units and the HuntersvillePolice Department.brppp
