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Update #3 on Fatal Ambulance Crash Released Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Rehoboth – The Delaware State Police are releasing additional information in regards to the fatal ambulance crash that occurred earlier this morning. Investigators have learned that the paramedic who died in the crash was Stephanie L. Callaway, 31 of Lewes, who was employed as a Sussex County Paramedic. She was in the rear of the ambulance attending to the patient, who also died, Betty J. Hall, 82 of Lewes. Ms. Hall was ejected. An additional emergency medical technician employed by Mid-Sussex Rescue Squad, Brice H. Hickman, 47 of Dagsboro, who was also attending to Ms. Hall, was injured after he too was ejected from the ambulance. He has been admitted to Beebe Hospital and is listed in serious condition. The operator of the 2005 Ford ambulance, Michael E. Wissman, 34 of Frankford (also employed by Mid-Sussex Rescue Squad) was also injured and has been admitted to Beebe Hospital in stable condition. He was wearing a seatbelt. The investigation has revealed that the ambulance was traveling eastbound on SR 24 enroute to Beebe Hospital with its emergency equipment activated. The crew had just picked up Ms. Hall from Renaissance Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located in Long Neck. During the transport, the operator of the ambulance encountered a deer in the roadway directly in the path of travel of the ambulance. The driver maneuvered to the right shoulder in an attempt to avoid the deer at which point the right side wheels of the ambulance left the roadway. Because of this, the rear box portion of the ambulance struck a tree causing severe damage. This caused a large opening on the right side of the vehicle, which led to the ejections. The ambulance then struck some additional trees before coming to rest on the right shoulder. Questions regarding the employment of Ms. Callaway can be directed to Mr. Chip Guy, Chief of Public Information for Sussex County. He can be reached at 302.448.9077. The crash remains under investigation. ### Update # 2 on Fatal Crash Released Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Rehoboth - The Delaware State Police are announcing additional details surrounding the crash of a Mid-Sussex Ambulance that claimed the lives of two people. A press briefing will be held today at 1 pm at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center, which is located at 21911 Rudder Lane, Georgetown. During this briefing representatives from the Delaware State Police, Sussex County EMS, Mid-Sussex Rescue and Rehoboth Beach Fire Company will be present to provide comments regarding the crash. It has been confirmed that a 31-year-old female paramedic has died and an 82-year-old female patient has died. An additional two persons, the driver and another emergency medical technician were injured. Their injuries are not life threatening. The crash remains under investigation. ### Released Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Rehoboth – The paramedic involved in the crash that was ejected has died because of injuries sustained in the crash. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The roadway is partially open and traffic can expect delays in the area until investigators conclude their on-scene examination. The names of the persons killed in the crash are being withheld pending notification of family members. The crash remains under investigation and additional details will be released later this morning. ### Preliminary Release - State Police Investigating Ambulance Fatal Crash Released Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Rehoboth – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently on-scene of a fatal crash involving a Mid-Sussex Rescue Squad Ambulance. Police responded to the crash at 2:39 am on SR 24 (John J. Williams Hwy) in the area of the Rehoboth – Lewes Fire Company substation after the driver of the ambulance advised they were involved in the crash. Preliminary reports indicate that a patient that was being transported to Beebe hospital was killed and a paramedic that was inside the ambulance was ejected and is currently in critical condition. This investigation is in its infancy and when additional details are known and confirmed, they will be released later this morning. Due to the crash, RT 24 in the area of the substation is closed. Traffic will be diverted around the crash scene. No further information is available. ### |
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