Two Flown after Motorcycle Crash

 
By Watchdesk
July 23, 2006
 

Station 2 FIRE/EMS dispatched to Rt. 422 Eastbound @ Rt. 202 for the motorcyle accident with conflicting reports of location.

Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene to discover 2 subjects down in the roadway after striking a highway divider. Medic 317-1 (Lafeyette EMS) was then immediately called to assist with an additional paramedic unit.

The crew of Rescue 2 assisted with patient care and controlled fluids leaking from the motorcycle.

PENNSTAR I & II aeromedical were both alerted due to the trauma sustained by both riders. Station 47 (King of Prussia) handled their landing zones at Lockheed Martin Corp. Both victims were flown to Philadelphia trauma centers.

Thankfully both riders were wearing helmets and full protective gear, which undoubtedly saved them from fatal injury.

Command: Deputy 2 (J. Brundage)

 
Units: Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2
 
Mutual Aid: King of Prussia Engine 47-2 Lafayette Medic 317-1