One person is trapped in a car and a passenger is believed to be unconscious following a motor-vehicle accident on Pike Road, Alexander.
The location is in the area of 2900 Pike Road.
Alexander Fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.
First law enforcement officer on scene advises, "step it up."
UPDATE 12:34 a.m.: Mercy Flight being started to the scene. Alexander Engine 6 requested to scene for extrication tools. Engine 7 requested to start up a landing zone.
UPDATE 12:40 a.m.: East Pembroke Fire requested to the scene to assist with extrication.
UPDATE 12:48 a.m.: Mercy Flight has landed.
UPDATE 12:56 a.m.: Another ambulance requested to the scene.
UPDATE 1:04 a.m.: Eastbound traffic is being shut down on Pike Road.
UPDATE: According to a Sheriff's Office news release, the driver was Eric Wyatt J. Becker, 21, of Sumner Road, Darien. He was transported by ground ambulance with minor injuries to ECMC. The passenger was Luke M. Taracki, 20, of Rusher Road, Alden. He was extricated from the vehicle and taken by Mercy Flight to ECMC with serious injuries. It's not known what caused Becker's 1998 Pontiac Bonneville to leave the roadway and strike a tree. Speed and alcohol are considered factors. The accident is being investigated by Deputy John Weis, Deputy Kevin McCarthy, Deputy Chad Minuto, Sgt. Greg Walker, Sgt. Steve Mullen and Deputy Eric Seppala.
