Driver likely had medical event causing crash on I-80, Grinnell IA
TrafficA 30-year-old male driver likely had a stroke while driving westbound on Interstate 80 near mile marker 187. His vehicle crossed all lanes of traffic and ended up upright in a nearby bean field. There was no airbag deployment, and doors were accessible. The driver is now conscious and responsive. Emergency responders including fire, police, and a helicopter are on scene.
Audio|Source: Grinnell Fire
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Transcript:
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I'll come fire. You're needed out.
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Interstate 80,
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West mile marker 187 for a 30-year-old male, possibly had a stroke while driving.
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The personal injury accident on Interstate 80, mile marker 187 West, clear.
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This male had a stroke while he was driving.
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He crossed all lanes of traffic and ended up in a bean field.
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Vehicle is upright, no airbag deployed, doors can be opened.
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The male is coming awake, a little responsive,
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his eyes are moving.
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He is breathing.
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We have police on scene.
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The male on the phone is the driver.
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Receive.
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Receive. From county 88.
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88, go ahead.
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En route with two.
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In route, 1623.
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County from 88.
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Go ahead.
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Go ahead.
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Is that eastbound or westbound?
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It's westbound.
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No one.
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61 from Gunnard.
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Bill for 64.
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The helicopter is going to be on R1, tech 12.
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Receive tech 12.
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Receive tech 12.
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County 61 on scene.
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We got a single vehicle.
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It's upright. It appears it crossed the median.
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535 will beat them in.
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10-4[1].
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61, he is alert and talking now.
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Talk to him conscious.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment (Message received / OK)
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Location mentioned:
I-80, Grinnell, IA
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