Friday November, 26 2010 @ 19:01:29 Nature: Traffic/TransportationAcdntALS Address: 26373 - 26411 John J Williams Hwy. & Legion Road, Millsboro, DE 19966 On Friday evening, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a personal injury vehicle collision on John J. Williams Highway at the intersection of Legion Road. It was reported to be an extremely serious vehicle collision with multiple entrapments, possible occupant ejection, and other injuries. The incident was considered a possible Level One Mass Casualty Incident based upon six potential patients. Indian River’s Duty Officer Hayden Klingler coordinated the resources to perform patient stabilization, vehicle stabilization, patient extrication, scene security, scene preservation, traffic control and traffic detour measures. Rescue 80 was assigned to assist with patient stabilization, coordinate vehicle stabilization and initiate extrication of the occupants for the vehicle traveling on John J. Williams Highway. Engine #80-5 was assigned to assist with patient stabilization, coordinate vehicle stabilization and initiate extrication of the occupant for the vehicle traveling on Legion Road. Two occupants of the vehicles were airlifted to Christiana Hospital via aviation units from the Delaware State Police and Lifenet. The passengers were transported via ground transportation units from Millsboro, Rehoboth, Lewes and other local emergency medical service providers. The Sussex County Emergency Medical Services (Paramedics) were onscene to provide pre-hospital emergency services for all patients. The Delaware State Fire Police and the Delaware Department of Transportation were required to provide traffic control measures and establish a detour for the complete roadway closure. The Delaware State Police and the Fatal Accident Investigation Team are investigating. Additional information can be obtained by viewing the following websites: (1) WGMD Radio - 92.7 www.wgmd.com BREAKING: Crash closes Route 24 at Legion Rd in Oak Orchard Route 24 is closed in both directions after a serious crash at the intersection of Legion Road in Oak Orchard. Expect to be detoured around the crash scene. WGMD will have more information as it becomes available. DSP News Release: Preliminary Release of Serious Motor Vehicle Crash with Road Closure Location: John J. Williams Highway and Legion Road Millsboro, Delaware Date of Occurrence: Friday, November 26, 2010 7:01 p.m. Resume: Millsboro- The Delaware State Police are currently on-scene of a serious motor vehicle crash at John J. Williams Highway and Legion Road Millsboro, DE. Troopers are advising that the roadway is closed in both directions, avoid the area and plan alternate routes. An updated release will follow as information becomes available. BREAKING & UPDATE: One dead; several injured in crash at Rt 24 & Legion Rd in Oak Orchard UPDATE-SAT–8 AM Delaware State Police now say one person who was involved in a crash last night has died. According to police, 81-year old Joseph Ironside of Millsboro was going north on Legion Road approaching the intersection of Route 24—when he did not remain stopped and went into the intersection and collided with another vehicle. Ironside was killed in the crash. The driver of the other vehicle—33-year old John North of Greenwood and a passenger were flown to Christiana Hospital Trauma Center. The injuries to 2 other passengers in North’s vehicle were not life threatening. (2) www.capegazette.com Millsboro resident dies after Black Friday car crash Two men involved are in critical condition By Kara Nuzback A Millsboro resident is dead and four others were injured in a Black Friday crash that closed Route 24 for three hours. Joseph E. Ironside, 81, was driving a 2008 Chevrolet northbound on Legion Road in Millsboro. Police say at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 26, he failed to remain stopped at the stop sign where Legion Road meets Route 24. Ironside turned into the path of a 1995 Oldsmobile traveling east on Route 24. John S. North, 33, of Greenwood, who was driving the Oldsmobile, and an unidentified male passenger were flown in separate helicopters to Christiana Hospital Trauma Center, where they remain in critical condition. Ironside died at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. Two unidentified women were also riding in North’s car. They were treated at Beebe Medical Center for injuries that were not life-threatening. State Police Director of Public Information Paul Shavack said at least one of the women has been released. Shavack said police do not know why Ironside’s car did not remain stopped at the T-intersection. He said the evening was dry and clear, and there were no witnesses. Police are waiting for a toxicology report to determine whether alcohol was involved in the crash, Shavack said. Police expect to receive the report in 10 to 14 days. The collision was considered a Level One mass casualty. Indian River Volunteer Fire Company Duty Officer Hayden Klingler said that indicates multiple patients needed treatment at the scene. He said four ambulances, two paramedic units and a helicopter are typically sent to the scene during this type of incident. Klingler coordinated resources Friday evening, including treating patients, controlling traffic and securing the scene. He said both drivers were trapped in their cars when he arrived. It took 5 to 7 minutes to extricate Ironside from his white Chevrolet; North’s rescue was more difficult because he was pinned under the dashboard so the driver’s side door had to be cut off, Klingler said. As the Delaware State Police Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate, police ask anyone with information about the crash to contact Cpl. Nicole Oldham of the Reconstruction Unit at 302-644-5020, Ext.119. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m., Friday, Dec. 3, at American Legion Post 28, 31768 Legion Road, Millsboro, followed by interment with military honors at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.