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Elderly Woman Critical After Erma Crash

 

By Harry B. Scheeler Jr.

ERMA — An 80-year-old female was in critical condition after striking a utility pole at Route 9 and Bennett Crossing, Tuesday, Nov. 25 about 7:15 p.m.
Firefighters worked about 30 minutes to free the trapped victim.
Erma Fire Department requested a second extrication team from Villas Fire Department to assist with extricating the victim.
Lower Township Emergency Medical Service requested Medic 9 and South Star medevac to the scene.
The women was flown to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City with chest trauma and a broken ankle, according to a radio report by South Star.
The accident is under investigation by Lower Township police and the Cape May County Fatal Accident Investigation Unit.
No further info was available.
Contact Scheeler at: (609) 404-6515 or hscheeler@cmcherald.com

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