September 3rd, 2006

Auto Accident, Rt. 15At around 2100 hours on September 3rd, units were dispatched for an auto accident with injuries at Rt. 15 and Raspberry Drive. Upon arrival, responders found a Nissan SUV that had been rear-ended by a car, causing the SUV to hit the guard rail and flip over and spin, ending up on its side. Both occupants of the SUV had exited their vehicle prior to the arrival of fire and rescue. 1 was transported with minor injuries.

The driver of the car was not injured, but may have received a new pair of shiny bracelets and night of hospitality at the local lock-up due to a DUI situation.

Crews on the scene used Rescue Engine 1's Res-Q-Jack system to stabilize the vehicle while working near it.