Several Injured In Route 32-Springfield Avenue Crash

Three people were flown to Shock Trauma after a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Route 32 and Springfield Avenue, Thursday December 20.

The crash was reported at approximately 11:35 am. Sykesville's Paramedic 128 arrived to find two patients in one car, and a third patient trapped in a second vehicle. EMS crews immediately requested additional medic units and a Maryland State Police helicopter.

Rescue Squad 12 arrived on the scene and began the process of extricating the trapped patient from her vehicle. Engine 124 arrived and its crew supported the others working on the scene. The trapped patient was freed from her car in approximately 18 minutes.

As EMS crews from Sykesville and West Friendship assessed the remaining patients, and both crews requested an additional helicopter.

With the extrication complete, all three patients were moved to the helicopter landing site, which was set up by West Friendship Engine 31. MSP Trooper 8 flew two patients to Shock Trauma, its crew assisted by Sykesville paid EMT Kristie Krob onboard. Trooper 3 flew one patient, also to Shock Trauma.

Sykesville Police investigated the crash.