Elderly woman trapped after vehicle flips on new bridge drive, Delmar MD
TrafficEmergency crews responded to a vehicle accident near Newbridge Drive where an elderly woman lost control on a curve and her SUV flipped onto its side. The driver was trapped in the vehicle for about 35 minutes but was stable with minor injuries including neck and shoulder pain. There was no airbag deployment and no major intrusion into the passenger area.
Audio|Source: Wicomico County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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The patient is an 87-year-old female who was the sole occupant of an SUV that was going about 46 miles per hour on a back road.
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The vehicle hit a curve and flipped onto its driver's side.
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Traffic 6 on location.
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There was no airbag deployment.
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The patient was appropriately belted in the driver's seat.
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No real intrusion into the passenger compartment.
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The patient reports that she did not lose consciousness but does have a bit of a memory lapse prior to the accident.
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She was trapped in the vehicle for approximately 35 minutes.
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There were no signs of hypothermia as she was kept warm.
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All her vital signs are stable.
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She is complaining of neck and shoulder pain, and low back pain near her hips.
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Her blood pressure is 155 over 73 with 97 percent oxygen saturation.
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She is breathing 14 times a minute and does not require oxygen.
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Location mentioned:
Newbridge Dr, Delmar, MD 21875
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