Sunday, March 20, 2011

Johnson City Fire Department responds to vehicle crash versus house

The Johnson City Fire Department received an alarm for a vehicle crash versus a home at 03:43:18 on 20 Mar 11. The incident location was at Briarcliff Road and Sells Ave, Nathaniel Court Apartments. An engine company and a ladder company responded at 03:43:43 and arrived on scene at 03:47:19. Other agencies involved in the incident mitigation included Johnson City Washington County EMS, the Johnson City Police Department, the Johnson City Power Board, and support services from the City of Johnson City Building Department to investigate structural integrity issues. Electrical power to the first and second story apartments had to be disconnected. 
Two patients were taken to the hospital. The resident of the occupancy was removed and transported first due to the severity of injuries. The driver of the vehicle was extricated via roof removal of the car. The JCFD assisted in the removal of the vehicle from the apartment complex. The Johnson City Police Department is still investigating the incident. The scene was released to the property manager. 

Contact information:

Lt. Lynn Peters
St. 4 423-975-2850