MVA in the 16000 Block of Rock Point Road

On 9-08-2008 at 0055 hours EMS 6 was alerted by Charles County 911 to an injured subject in the area of the 16000 block of Rock Point Road. While enroute Charles County 911 advised the ambulance crew that the injured subject was as a result of an MVA and that EMS Chief 6B was on location requesting a helicopter. Engine Company 6 was alerted. Engine 61 with Chief 6A responded with 6 personnel. While enroute Charles County 911 advised that Maryland State Police Trooper 7 had a 10-minute ETA. The landing site was set at Squires Landing. Chief 6A proceeded to the area of the accident, where he found the small pick-up truck on its side up against a tree. The cab of the truck was completely crushed. The Engine crew was able to give vital information on the condition to the truck to the EMS crew and the Trooper. Engine 61 went to landing site to set up for the arrival of the Trooper. EMS transported the patient to the landing site and waited for the arrival of the Trooper. Engine 61 assisted with the loading of the patient into the Trooper. The Trooper transported the patient to the Trauma Center. Engine 61 went back to the accident scene to assist with lights and to secure the truck. All units went in service around 2:30 am.