09/01/2005 - Lincoln Borough - Motor Vehicle Accident

Lincoln Boulevard

Crews were dispatched for a vehicle overturned on Lincoln Boulevard in the late afternoon hours. Crews arrived to find a vehicle on its roof. The driver fled and was apprehended by police. The driver hit a set of concrete steps which causes the car to flip and cross over the center line. The driver eventually was transported to a local Pittsburgh hospital via medical helicopter. Liberty Rescue 183 and Chief 183 arrived on scene first and established command. Lincoln Engine 184 arrived on scene and requested Engine 183-1 to block the roadway at Bellbridge. Clairton Rescue 123 was held in station on standby. Blaine Hill Station 142 was dispatched to assist with traffic at Lovedale. The patient was flown out of Wylie ballfield in Elizabeth Borough (Sta 139), and they handled the landing zone duties. Lincoln Ambulance 610 and Elizabeth EMS provided patient care. Police from Lincoln were assisted by Elizabeth Borough and Elizabeth Twp Police Departments. All units cleared after the car was on the tow and the roadway was clean.

Pictures by Vince Faiello and Chris Ponchak
Report by Jeff Bertok