Officer in single-vehicle crash hits tree at 40 mph, Columbia City IN


An officer lost control while driving around a curve near S Whitley Rd and crashed into a tree at about 40 mph. The officer suffered head swelling, significant pain, and possible loss of consciousness. No airbag deployed during the crash. Emergency responders are providing medical care.
Audio|Source: Huntington City and County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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I have a trauma activate coming in for you. I have a 42-year-old officer involved in a single vehicle accident. He was trying to go around a curve in approximately 40 miles an hour.
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Lost control, split into a tree, lots of front-end damage, no airbag deployment. We do have lots of swelling going on. to the top of the head.
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He's in quite a bit of pain. He says, heart rate currently 91 blood pressure is 163 over 128.
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I have 20 respires, end titles 30, 98% on room air.
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I have a blood sugar of 128. I have bilateral 18 for you.
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Let's go with positive loss of consciousness.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Whitley Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
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