For Immediate Release
December 10, 2011
Phil Martin, Public Information Officer
(301) 836-1957
phil.martin@seatpleasantfire.com
Seat Pleasant, Maryland - Just after 7PM, units from Seat Pleasant and surrounding areas were alerted to the area of Seat Pleasant Drive and Joplin St (Box Area 8-16) for a two vehicle collision with the report of one ejected, one trapped, and one not breathing. Crews arrived to find a vehicle with three injured children and two adults trapped, and another vehicle where one person was ejected. Engine 83 assumed command (until the arrival of Chief 8B). Crews from Ambulance 88 quickly began assessment and life-saving techniques on the male who was ejected and Engine 83 began treating the occupants injured and trapped in the other vehicle. The total extrication time was about 40 minutes. Total units operating included one engine, six ambulances, two rescue squads, and numerous command officers. There were a total of three adult patients and three children. All patients were transported to local trauma centers. The ejected patient succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival at the hospital. Prince George’s County Police are investigating the incident. It is currently unknown if alcohol and/or speed played a factor.
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