Multi-Vehicle Crash Sends Car into Water at Pine Meadow and Oak Meadow Drive

Pooler, GA - Firefighters from Pooler Fire-Rescue conducted a water rescue Monday at the intersection of Pine Meadow Drive and Oak Meadow Drive after a multi-vehicle collision sent one car off the roadway and into a body of water.

Emergency communications dispatched Pooler Fire-Rescue companies on Monday, November 2, 2026, following reports of a motor vehicle crash with occupants trapped inside a submerged vehicle.

First-arriving Engine 603 encountered a multi-vehicle accident with one car off the roadway in the water and an occupant stranded on top of the vehicle. Personnel from Rescue 601 immediately deployed a surface water rescue swimmer to reach the stranded individual and safely bring them back to shore. Once the patient was secured, rescue crews conducted a thorough sweep of the submerged vehicle to confirm no additional occupants remained inside.

Two Chatham Emergency Services (EMS) ambulances were dispatched to the scene to evaluate and treat individuals injured in the collision.

Pooler Fire-Rescue units operating on scene included Engines 603 and 601, Rescue 601, Truck 602, Battalion 601, and Chiefs 601, 602, and 603.