Child drives truck off highway and rolls into culvert, Jasper County IN


An 8-year-old boy was driving a Ford F-150 on I-69 near County Rd 950 W when he lost control and drove off the highway at high speed. The vehicle rolled into a culvert and was partially submerged in water for about five minutes. Police rescued the boy, who had minor abrasions but no major injuries. He was monitored by medics at the scene.
Audio|Source: Jasper County Sheriff, Indiana State Police Districts 13 & 14
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Transcript:
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I have a road region stand that is currently off the interstate.
00:05
He's found west 300 north and is approaching 950 west.
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Carter is advised.
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He's being hollowed by a Jeep.
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He's a great F-150.
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They're currently now northbound, county road 950 watts.
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We're kind of copies.
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For county status.
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Adam, what I'm still, D.T.L.E.L. Individuals.
00:52
Clear out and one still U-tel.
01:02
Harkie Regional Scout Medic 11, Harkery Regional, Scout Medic 11.
01:10
This is Perckey Regional, go ahead.
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We're going to be there about 15 minutes with an 8-year-old male.
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He was driving work on an I-69 at approximately 60 to 60 miles an hour when he went off the east side of the roadway,
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bounced through a field a few times before he came upon a pulver, rolled into the pulver,
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was partially submerged in the water for approximately five minutes before the police were finally able to get a mouth. Did not start his head, no loss of conscience was restrained, is not on blood centers.
01:40
JCS 15, right now. I've got a heart rate of 103 times on the monitor.
01:44
Flood pressure right now with 178 over 75. He's had a 99% of room air.
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Tump initially with 91.7 oral. I have come under a bear hugger and we're trying to reform a muscle a little bit. I've got an 8 feet in the right, 8c. If not the further, we'll be there in about 15 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
County Rd 950 W, Keener Township, IN 46310
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