Car Vs. Building in Oakdale
Photo by Jeffrey Houghtalen Crews from Rescue 3 work to extricate the victims pinned in the vehicle.
Photo by Jeffrey Houghtalen Crews from Rescue 3 work to extricate the victims pinned in the vehicle.
Photo by Jeffrey Houghtalen Car vs. building in Oakdale
Photo by Jeffrey Houghtalen Structural damage resulting for the car vs. building
OAKDALE, NY - On June 4th, the West Sayville Fire Department was activated for a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle vs. building at the intersection of Montauk Highway and Oakdale Bohemia Road. Two patients were pinned in the vehicle which was wedged inside of the building, causing heavy structural damage. A crossing guard was also hit as she stood on her post ensuring the safety of the local school children. Crews from Rescue 3 worked to extricate the victims trapped inside the vehicle as other members secured the unstable building. All victims were transported to a local hospital by Sayville Community Ambulance.