Incident Type: 
Vehicle
Dispatch: 
Friday, August 19, 2022 - 1:41am
Arrival: 
Friday, August 19, 2022 - 1:45am
Address: 
Atwood Avenue & Elmside Boulevard
Madison, WI
Narrative: 

Engine Co. 3 and Medic 3 were dispatched to the intersection of Atwood Avenue & Elmside Boulevard for a single-vehicle crash. Crews arrived to find a small SUV resting on its roof, and firefighters noted significant damage to the vehicle. One vehicle occupant was located lying on the ground several feet away from the SUV. A second occupant was located amid a crowd of bystanders, and a second ambulance was dispatched to treat and transport this patient. Both individuals were taken to the hospital with injuries. Engine Co. 3 surveyed the scene and confirmed there were no additional patients.

An electrical pole and a fire hydrant near the intersection were both severed from the impact of the vehicle crash. MGE was called to the scene to tend to the damaged utilities. MFD crews cleared the scene upon MGE’s arrival. Madison Police remained on scene to continue its investigation.

Posted 08/19/2022 - 9:38am
Contacts: 

Cynthia Schuster (Public Information Officer)