Vehicular Accident
Car Crash on Orcas Road
27/01/09 10:59
Orcas Fire
responded to a reported head on collision at 6:50 am
January 26th near Victorian Valley Road. They
stabilized an 89 year old patient with facial
lacerations and possible internal injuries who was
then flown to St. Joseph's Hospital by AirLift
Northwest. According to reports, the late model sedan
was traveling towards the ferry landing when it side
swiped an oncoming truck. The glancing blow caused
the car to then swerve into oncoming traffic again
where it hit a second pick up truck nearly head on.
Traffic was blocked for nearly an hour. Fire
responded with Eastsound's Rescue 21, Aid 21, Deer
Harbor Truck 24 and 12 responders.
Driver was removed from vehicle and flown to St. Joe’s Hospital in Bellingham WA.
Apparent lack of seatbelt may have contributed to facial lacerations.
Driver was removed from vehicle and flown to St. Joe’s Hospital in Bellingham WA.
Apparent lack of seatbelt may have contributed to facial lacerations.
Press Release - 2 vehicle crash
19/09/08 10:30
Press Release - 2 vehicle crash
Press Release
Orcas Island Fire Dept.
September 19, 2008
Orcas Island Fire Department responded to a 2-vehicle crash at Orcas Road and Nordstrom’s Lane on Friday the 19th , just after 8 am. Firefighter Ian Wareham was the first to arrive with the Westsound Fire Engine and reported
that no one appeared to be entrapped or badly injured. Occupants from both vehicles were able to walk away from the crash, however a driver was transported to Eastsound medical office for a possible minor injury. Both vehicles were badly damaged and were towed from the scene.
Capt Rick Anda, EMT Bob Phalan and EMT-Firefighter Robin Dyer assist patient after 2-vehicle crash on Orcas Road Friday morning.
Firefighter EMT Rich Harvey helps clear the scene after crash.
Photos by Maxx Jones
Press Release
Orcas Island Fire Dept.
September 19, 2008
Orcas Island Fire Department responded to a 2-vehicle crash at Orcas Road and Nordstrom’s Lane on Friday the 19th , just after 8 am. Firefighter Ian Wareham was the first to arrive with the Westsound Fire Engine and reported
that no one appeared to be entrapped or badly injured. Occupants from both vehicles were able to walk away from the crash, however a driver was transported to Eastsound medical office for a possible minor injury. Both vehicles were badly damaged and were towed from the scene.
Capt Rick Anda, EMT Bob Phalan and EMT-Firefighter Robin Dyer assist patient after 2-vehicle crash on Orcas Road Friday morning.
Firefighter EMT Rich Harvey helps clear the scene after crash.
Photos by Maxx Jones