Cyclist Injured after Crashing into Stationary Car, Fayetteville AR


A 26-year-old man crashed his bicycle into a stationary car at an intersection. He went through the car window and suffered cuts to his right arm, mouth, and head. He was wearing a helmet that is now damaged. He complains of pain on the right side of his body and may have lost consciousness. He is being taken to UAMS hospital for treatment. The incident is a medical emergency and not related to any crime.
Audio|Source: Northwest Arkansas State and Local Police
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Transcript:
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We are en route to U.A.M.S.
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currently with this patient, unless you have any better recommendation.
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26-year-old male riding his bike, when his brakes failed him, he ended up crashing into a car in an intersection.
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Car was stationary.
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Patient went through the window of the car.
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He has lacerations to his right arm,
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right mouth, and right side of his head.
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was wearing a helmet. His helmet is partially busted. It looks like it's a foam helmet design.
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Basically complaining of pain all along the right side of his body.
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S&Cs are all intact. No blood thinner.
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Patient thinks he might have lost consciousness.
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We've got a blood pressure of 139 over 82, heart rate of 100,
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breathe in 93% on room air.
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Trauma band is going to be Charlie 897-635, Charlie 897 635, patients breathe an 18 times a minute, and is a GCS at 15? Is UAMS going to be good for us?
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UMS will be our recommendation.
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Is it a motorcycle or a bicycle?
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Bicycle, not a not a motorcycle.
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