Single-car crash on Highway 61 injures one, Charleston County SC
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted a single-driver vehicle crash on Highway 61 in South Carolina. The driver, a young adult male, appeared to lose control of the car and struck a tree. He sustained minor injuries, including abrasions and shoulder pain, but was conscious and stable at the scene. Paramedics administered pain medication and transported him to a hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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EMS responding to a single vehicle crash involving a male driver who struck a tree on Highway 61.
00:08
Very severe damage.
00:09
The entire front end was crushed with about a foot and a half of intrusion.
00:15
All airbags deployed.
00:17
Positive loss of consciousness.
00:20
Currently alert and oriented, GCS 15 at this time.
00:23
Background noise or unrelated audio noted.
00:26
No rollover, no entrapment.
00:29
Driver was ambulatory on scene.
00:31
Sustained abrasions to the left hand.
00:33
Seatbelt marks observed on left shoulder.
00:37
Partial mark on left upper chest.
00:39
Denies any difficulty breathing.
00:41
Complains of shoulder, neck, and knee pain.
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Heart rate 61.
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Monitor active.
00:50
Blood pressure 107 over 60.
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Respirations 14.
00:53
Oxygen saturation 100 percent on room air.
00:55
Given 50 mcg fentanyl and 4 mg zofran for pain and nausea.
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Currently under spinal precautions.
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Estimated arrival in about 6 to 7 minutes.
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Estimated speed about 45 miles per hour.
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Any questions or orders?
01:09
Repeat: heart rate requested.
01:12
Heart rate varying between 54 and 64.
01:18
No additional questions or orders.
01:19
Preparation for trauma bay on arrival.
01:20
Channel clear.
01:23
Confirmed: trauma bay on arrival.
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Location mentioned:
SC-61, South Carolina
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