Pooler Fire reports 1 death in multiple accidents with entrapments over the weekend

POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - Pooler Fire-Rescue said firefighters responded to two separate accidents with entrapment over the weekend, one of them resulting in a death.

They said C-Shift Pooler Fire-Rescue Firefighters were dispatched to both.

The first was on Friday night in the area of East U.S. Highway 80 and Triplett Park Drive. As WTOC reported, emergency crews responded to the scene at around 9:30 p.m.

Two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision. One occupant was found to be in cardiac arrest and quickly extricated, despite efforts by personnel at resuscitation, the patient passed away, according to Pooler Fire-Rescue.

The second happened Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Tanger Outlets Boulevard and Outlet Parkway. A vehicle rolled onto its side, and crews quickly stabilized it and removed the windshield to get a driver out safely.

“Our hearts go out to the families impacted by these accidents, especially the family who lost a loved one. As Halloween approaches, we hope you drive safely, look out for Trick-or-Treaters, and enjoy the sights and frights of the season,” they wrote.