Thursday May, 18 2023 @ 17:39

Nature: Vehicle Accident

Location: Indian Mission Rd and Phillips Branch Rd Millsboro, DE 19966

On Thursday afternoon, May 18^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for vehicle accident on Indian Mission Road at the intersection of Phillips Branch Road.  It was originally reported as a property damage vehicle accident that was changed to a personal injury incident after one of the vehicle occupants desired to be evaluated by emergency response personnel.

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 medical services were provided via the Sussex County Paramedics and the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad.

Emergency response crew assignments included traffic control, fluid and debris recovery, vehicle stabilization, and incident mitigation activities.

It appears that a white Chevrolet City Express Van, blue Nissan Rogue and a grey Honda Civic collided at the intersection of Indian Mission Road, Phillips Branch Road and Harmon’s Hill Road. 

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated traffic control activities for the duration of the incident.

The Delaware State Police are investigating.