Norwalk - Fatal Motorcycle Accident - 08-09-2009

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Date: 08-09-2009

Time: 01:11

Location: Water Street @ Hanford Place

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Units Operating: Norwalk E5, Rescue, Car 2, NPD, NHEMS

Weather Conditions: Clear

Description Of Incident: Motorcyle vs. car with 2 victims down, 1 partially pinned under the MV that was struck. FD crews assisted with extrication and patient care both on scene and enroute to the hospital. Driver and passenger of M/C both ejected and thrown. Pinned victim had critical head injuries and passenger was altered mental status and critical. 2 Trauma Alerts for Norwalk Hospital, M/C driver pronounced DOA at Norwalk Hospital ED. Rescue 2 remained on scene until 03:45 to assist PD with the investigation (scene lighting).

Reporters: J. Coppola

Writer: J. Coppola