Highway 171 West of County F in Akan Township was the scene of an accident on December 29, 2011 at approximately 9:55 pm that the RCFD Duty Crew responded to. A vehicle had left the roadway and traveled down an embankment and firefighters were requested to help carry the driver of the vehicle to the roadway and an awaiting ambulance. Traffic control and scene lighting was also provided while the vehicle was removed by a local towing company. 24 firefighters answered the page and responded with Rescue 706 and Engine 705. Richland County EMS, Western Richland County First Responders, and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department were all also on the scene.
1 Vehicle Accident – Highway 171 in Akan Township
