June 24, 2005

Automobile accident traps victim

       The White River Township Fire Department responded to an automobile accident at County Line Road and Morgantown Road Friday afternoon at approximately 4:30pm.  When firefighters arrived on the scene they found a small SUV that had struck a utility pole with heavy damage to the front of the vehicle.  The driver was trapped in the vehicle as a result of the impact that caused the dash to be pushed down onto the driver's legs.  Rescue crews and firefighters had to use the Hurst Equipment (Jaws of Life) to cut the victim out of the vehicle. Also when firefighters arrived they were met by some bystanders who had a small child that the driver had handed out the window to them.  The child appeared to have minor injuries and was transported to Methodist Hospital to be treated.  The driver, who was from Indianapolis, was not critically injured but was transported to Methodist Hospital as well.  In addition to the difficult extrication of the victim, firefighters had to fight the high temperatures outside as well that were well above 90 degrees.  No other information was available on the patients at press time.  Story submitted by Battalion Chief James Engmark, C-Shift.
 
 

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