Long Beach
Fire Department

Fire Headquarters
3205 Lakewood Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 570-2500
6/20/2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Release # 062014
Subject:
Injury Traffic Accident with Overturned Vehicle & Extrication
Contact:
Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Fisk
562-570-2578
brian.fisk@longbeach.gov
PIO/Special Events Officer
Long Beach Fire Department




Long Beach Fire Department crews responded to an injury traffic accident involving two vehicles near the intersection of Willow & Webster Ave. this morning at approximately 9:45AM. One vehicle was overturned which was occupied by a male and female adult patients. Both patients had to be extricated with the "jaws of life." The female patient was transported in grave condition to an area hospital. The male patient was transported with minor injuries to an area hospital, as well. The driver of the opposing vehicles suffered an injury to his arm but refused treatment at the scene. No further details are available at this time.