Toddler driving go-kart hits parked car, injured, Freeport IL


A one-year-old child was driving a go-kart alone and hit a parked car near South Butler and Nelson. The child was briefly unconscious and not breathing but is now awake and breathing. Emergency medical services and a helicopter are responding.
Audio|Source: Freeport Fire
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Transcript:
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158[1] we got his requesting assistance near South Butler and Nelson near South Butler and Nelson they have a one-year-old involved in a go-cart accident they don't have any further but EMS is en route
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Go ahead, just one more time.
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We're going to be able to send forward.
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We're going to send forward.
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Seven will be denied on next year.
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159, top more.
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Air Engine 2 is on scene.
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Engine 2 is on scene. The 8 Lee County advised that this was a one-year-old that was operating the cart on its own, and it struck a parked car.
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At one point he was unconscious and breathing, correction on conscious and not breathing, he is now conscious and breathing.
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Tenport. Can you get a helicopter right in-route?
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In route? M.S.
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is in-route, correct, Nelson?
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Go for.
Police codes explained
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158: Requesting assistance
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Freeport, IL 61032
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