CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A St. John’s Fire District firefighter was injured in a crash on Highway 17 Wednesday morning, according to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office.
The southbound side of the highway was closed at Davison Road. Traffic may still be slowed as authorities investigate.
According to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, the collision took place around 7 a.m. in the Rantowles area.
A southbound tractor-trailer collided with a Chevrolet SUV- a marked St. John’s Fire vehicle- which was turning left onto Highway 17.
The firefighter had to be extricated and was transported to MUSC with serious injuries.
Authorities said the tractor-trailer driver was not injured. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, according to police.
The CCSO says initial investigation points to the tractor-trailer driver disregarding a red light. The Traffic Bureau is still investigating the crash.
Police say the firefighter was not responding to a call at the time of the crash.
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