OWL Responds to Auto Accidents

Here are some photos of Auto Accidents that OWL has responded to in January.

A roll over auto accident occurred on Gordon Blvd. on January 27 at approximately 6:21 p.m. The accident involved two vehicles on Gordon. Crews arrived to find that one vehicle had rolled multiple times, landing on its roof near the intersection at Commerce Street. There was no entrapment, but there were minor injuries.

OWL units are dispatched to several auto accidents throughout the area. Here are some tips when calling to report a crash.

If you were involved in the accident and it was minor, pull your cars aside and exchange insurance information.

If it was major and there are injuries, call 9-1-1 immediately. 

If you were involved in the accident (not reporting an accident you saw) stay on the phone with the call taker until help arrives.

Report any known injuries, or if there are assumed injuries. Also let the call taker know if anyone is trapped, missing or if the vehicles are on fire.

It’s safer to stay in your car, but in the event of a fire or if there is a potential of a fire due to severe damage to the vehicle, of course, exit your car immediately.

While outside of your vehicle, DO NOT walk around your car. You and your passengers should stay on the side of the road away from oncoming traffic until help arrives.

We understand it’s often hard to know what to do in an emergency, but being prepared will help you give the right information to those who can best assist during a stressful time.