Tuesday January, 21 2014 @ 16:29:05

Nature: Vehicle Accident BLS

Location: Cannon Road

Address: Mount Joy Rd & Cannon Rd Millsboro, DE 19966

On Tuesday evening, January 21st, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle accident in the vicinity of Mount Joy Road and Cannon Road. It was reported to be single vehicle accident versus a utility pole.

Emergency response units included Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility, Engine #80-5 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police, the Delaware State Police, and the local emergency medical services provider.

Emergency response crew assignments included vehicle stabilization and traffic control for the duration of the incident.

It appears that a maroon Buick Renezvous was traveling on Cannon Road, east of Mount Joy Road, and lost control on the icy surface striking a utility pole. The utility pole was fractured as a result of the incident impact.

The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was notified of the utility pole number to coordinate proper notification for pole replacement

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated the closure of Cannon Road until the arrival of the Delaware State Police.

The Delaware State Police are investigating.