Sunday January, 1 2023 @ 00:53

Nature: Vehicle Accident

Location: 26220-26287 Bay Blvd., Rehoboth Shores, DE 19966

On Sunday morning, January 1^st, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle accident on Bay Boulevard in Rehoboth Shores off Long Neck Road.  Other emergency alerts included the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Engine #80-1 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crew assignments included vehicle stabilization where needed, assistance with patient stabilization if needed, traffic control, and overall incident mitigation.

It was reported that a single vehicle into a ditch in the main entrance of Rehoboth Shores.  Upon arrival of first responders, it was identified that a black Ford Focus vehicle left the roadway and ran into the ditch.  An occupant was evaluated by emergency medical responders.

The Delaware State Fire Police assisted with traffic control for the duration of the incident.

The Delaware State Police are investigating.