SISTERS, Ore. -- A Cloverdale Rural Fire District crew witnessed a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20 at Coverdale Road on Wednesday and was able to quickly render aid to a critically injured person, officials said Thursday.

The fire crew was outside Station 602 conducting training and witnessed the collision. They immediately ran to the scene to assess the occupants, reaching the vehicles in only about 30 seconds.

The firefighters found one patient with critical injuries and immediately began patient care.

The patient was rushed to St. Charles Bend by a Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District ambulance. A second patient was evaluated at the scene and was not transported.

"Being in the right place at the right time allowed our crew to begin assessment and care almost immediately after the crash," Thursday's Facebook post said.

The Cloverdale fire district offered thanks to the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, Oregon State Police, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT for their response and assistance at the scene.