Car Crashes into House

On June 14, 2010 the Milford Fire Department Emergency Operations Center began receiving 911 telephone calls for a reported car that had crashed into a house. Engine s 1, 5, 6, Tower 1 and Rescue 1 were dispatched to 78 Hillside Avenue. Within minutes Engine 5 arrived on the scene and began to assess the situation.

Department spokesman, Captain Christopher Zak said, "It appears that a elderly male had driven from Edgefield Avenue, lost control coming down a hill and crashed into the garage section of 78 Hillside Avenue. Fire Department Paramedics quickly stabilized him and checked him for injuries. He was immobilized, removed from the car and was transported to Milford Hospital for evaluation."

Zak went on to say, "Fire Department crews checked the structure for hazard and stability and determined that no emergency shoring needed to be erected." The City of Milford Building Department was notified and also responded to evaluate the situation.