To: Media Outlets
From: Deputy Chief Edgerton
Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Re: Ambulance Collision
At approximately 1010 hours our ambulance (A14) was dispatched, with the New Castle County Paramedics, to
respond for a severe medical emergency. While responding, at approximately 10:12 hours, they were involved
in a collision at the intersection of Kirkwood Highway (DE SR-2) and Limestone Road (DE SR-7). While
passing through the intersection, the ambulance was struck and subsequently rolled over, eventually coming to a rest in the northbound lanes of Limestone Road. Both members of the crew were properly restrained. The
dispatch center was immediately notified, which prompted a response from several neighboring agencies for
multiple Fire and EMS assets. Both EMTs and one civilian were transported to Christiana Medical Center for
evaluation and treatment. This collision is currently being investigated by the Delaware State Police and
Cranston Heights Fire Company is actively cooperating. The Cranston Heights Fire Company is also in the
process of conducting its own formal investigation. Further information will be released as it becomes
available. The Cranston Heights Fire Company would also like to thank our neighboring fire companies for
assisting with handling emergency incidents while services were restored.
Jordan Edgerton
Deputy Chief
[email protected]
Any further questions or media requests, should be directed to Deputy Chief Edgerton.