Sampson was pinned against his seat
One of three accident victims being readied for transport
A serious two-vehicle collision happened yesterday about 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Leafbank Road and Route 5 just
west of Grantsville.
Duane Sampson of Big Bend received injuries when his 87' Ford truck collided
with a '92 Ford Explorer. A report on his condition was unavailable.
The steering wheel of Samson's vehicle was pushed into the driver's seat and the
driver's door came open. Emergency workers extracted Sampson from the truck
and he was taken to Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.
A passenger in Samson's truck, Jessica Riddle of Grantsville was taken to the
hospital by Calhoun EMS.
Also injured in the collision was Amanda Gail Williams of Big Bend, who was
driving a '92 Ford Explorer. She was also taken to MHHCC.
Both vehicles were heavily damaged
First ambulance departing for Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center
The Sampson vehicle was reportedly entering Route 5 from Leafbank Road when
the accident happened.
Sheriff Allen Parsons is investigating.
The Grantsville VFD responded to the accident.
One of the wrecked vehicles caught on fire after being towed to Furr's Wrecking,
and the Grantsville VFD was summoned again at 12:47 p.m. to put it out.
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