Town of Newburgh (Orange) - Fatal T.T. MVA - 07-07-11

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Link to Times Herald Record:

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110707/NEWS/110709858

Link to News 12:

http://www.news12.com/articleDetail.jsp?articleId=286120&position=1&news_type=news

Link to v85's Incident Alert:

http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php/topic/42371-newburgh-orange-mva-w-entrapment-7-7-11/page__pid__241299#entry241299

Edited July 7, 2011 by BFD1054

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Just some minor corrections/additions to the original IA. The tractor trailer did not go down the embankment. The pickup truck he hit after he crossed the median did. Challenging extrication with significant passenger compartment intrusion from the initial collision as well as the subsequent roll down the embankment. Truck came to rest on the driver's side approximately 75 feet below. Access was made from the Southbound Thruway.

Units on scene were: Winona Lake Car 1, Car 2, R323 (Heavy Rescue), E320 (Engine), Car 10 (Support Van with additional personnel for traffic control), Orange Lake Car 1, R329 (Rescue-Pumper), Orange Co. Coordinator 36-13, T/Newburgh EMS (BLS), MLSS (ALS), T/New Windsor EMS, State Police, T/Newburgh PD, NYS Police CVE, NYS DOT Enforcement, HELP Truck.

Additionally, Good-Will FD set up the LZ which was terminated without pt transport and provided stand-by coverage.