Moreno Valley-
On Tuesday, January 7th, 2014 at 5:34 a.m., the
Heartland Communications Center received a 911 call about a driver that had impacted the rear of a semi truck on northbound Highway 67 just north of Slaughterhouse Canyon Rd. Dispatched to the incident were two structural engines, a rescue company, a ALS medic unit, and a chief officer.
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Crews evaluate the extent of entrapment. |
While units were still responding to the incident a SDPD officer arrived and reported that the occupant was trapped. With the arrival of Engine 2
(River Park Station) they reported a full size SUV with a single occupant trapped in the front seat. The crews initiated medical care and made an effort to see that there was no potential for fire.
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Crews start the task of removing the dash from the victims legs. |
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Crews remove the back of the drivers seat. This facilitates removing the victim on a backboard. |
With the arrival of Rescue 3
(Lake Jennings Fire Station) a plan was developed to free the occupant. During the rescue operations the crew faced a number of challenges as the damage to the vehicle had compressed the occupants legs under the dash. After a number of plan revisions the occupant was freed. Care of the patient was transferred to the paramedics on Medic 2. After a brief assessment the patient was transported to the trauma center at
Sharp Memorial Hospital.
A total of 12 Lakeside personnel responded to the incident. The accident is currently being investigated by the CHP.
Submitted By: Fire Captain Mark Grow, Lakeside Fire Protection District
Photos By: Fire Engineer Robert Williams, Lakeside Fire Protection District
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