By Olivia Drake, HVFCo. Public Information Officer. Photo by Lt. Tony Lafo.
Haddam Volunteer Fire Company responded to three motor vehicle accidents on Friday, April 5, 2019.
At 11:30 a.m., crews were dispatched to the intersection of Saybrook Road and the Route 82 connector for a two-car accident involving four patients. All four were evaluated on scene by Haddam Volunteer Ambulance Service (HVAS) personnel and refused additional medical treatment. Firefighters directed traffic until one vehicle was towed and the other was driven away.
(Pictured) At 2:20 p.m., firefighters responded to an accident with entrapment on Route 9 South between exits 8 and 9. A driver had lost control of his vehicle and slid down an embankment, stopping at a tree. Crews used Hurst tools to lift the dash and extricate the patient. HVAS personnel carried the patient up the embankment on a backboard and transported him to Hartford Hospital with injuries. Connecticut State Police is investigating.
At 8:30 p.m., HVFC was called to Higganum Center where a driver had swerved and struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle in front of Hi-Way Package Store. The patient suffered minor injuries and was evaluated on scene by Haddam Ambulance. She refused additional medical care. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
