Cortlandt - Head On PIAA Secondary to PD Pursuit - 03/28/16

[INIT915 1,119]

Date: 03/28/16
Time: 1830
Location: State Route 9
District: Montrose

Battalion:

Channel: Multiple

Weather: Cloudy
Units:
Montrose FD- R51, E121, 2271, 2272, 2273, U68

Cortlandt EMS- 88B1, 88B2

Cortlandt ALS- 35M1, 35M2

LifeNet- Declined due to weather

Peekskill PD- Patrol, Patrol Capt, Chief

NYSP- Patrol, BCI, AIU, Commanders

Description: PPD units in pursuit of a vehicle driving southbound in the northbound lanes, ultimately striking another vehicle head-on, south of Welcher Ave, in Cortlandt's district. Montrose R51 was literally on the scene within 15 seconds, as the crash occurred directly in his presence. Lengthy extended extrication. Scene turned over to SP for investigation. Medevac declined to due high winds.