New Garden, PA (June 13, 2026) – One person was critically injured following a two-vehicle accident reported Thursday afternoon, June 11, at the intersection of Southampton Parish Rd and Buttonwood Rd in New Garden.
Dispatch reports indicate emergency units were sent to the intersection at approximately 3:09 p.m. Early information stated that a telephone pole had been knocked down and that a person may have been ejected. A subsequent update clarified that the person had been struck by a vehicle rather than ejected.
Additional reports indicated that the operator of the other vehicle was believed to be possibly intoxicated, though that information had not been officially confirmed. By 3:16 p.m., dispatch communications reported one person in trauma arrest. Traffic restrictions were later implemented, and Buttonwood Rd was closed to motorists.
Further details about those involved had not been made public as of this report. Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the accident and the factors that led to it.
Our thoughts are with the injured person and their loved ones during this difficult time.
What Does Trauma Arrest Mean Following a Serious Roadway Accident?
Trauma arrest is a medical term used when a person suffers a cardiac arrest as a result of severe physical injuries. Unlike cardiac arrests caused by heart-related conditions, trauma arrests are typically associated with major blood loss, significant damage to vital organs, or other life-threatening injuries.
In serious roadway accidents, medical personnel quickly assess breathing, circulation, and responsiveness while providing emergency treatment. The chances of recovery usually depend on the severity of the injuries and how quickly advanced care can be provided.
Major collisions involving pedestrians, vehicle occupants, or other roadway users can generate forces that cause critical harm. Medical evaluations continue even after initial treatment begins, as healthcare providers work to identify internal injuries and other complications that may not be immediately visible.
