Possible intoxicated driver injured in single-car crash, Madison WI
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel transported a man with facial injuries to UW Hospital after a single-car crash near Highland Ave in Madison. The driver reportedly struck trees and bushes at around 40 mph. No airbags deployed, and the driver was wearing a seatbelt. There was a possible involvement of alcohol, though this was not confirmed. The man was alert and stable during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:42
Transcript:
00:00
Middleton, this is UW.
00:01
Go ahead.
00:02
Hello UW, once again Middleton Medic 3-4 currently inbound facility.
00:05
Got an ETA probably 8 to 10 minutes or so.
00:08
Currently we are bringing you a 45-year-old male, 45-year-old male chief complaint today of some facial injuries following a motor vehicle crash.
00:18
Just some back for you.
00:20
Sounds like our patient was traveling approximately 40 miles an hour in our city limits, rode off an embankment and into a tree line,
00:29
did strike several bushes.
00:30
and some small trees.
00:32
No airbags were deployed.
00:34
Patient states that he was wearing his seatbelt,
00:37
that he did lose consciousness.
00:39
However, he doesn’t really remember much of the accident. Additionally, sounds like law enforcement was dealing with him before we got there.
00:48
He was ambulatory on scene, has a history of four previous OWIs.
00:52
We do have a suspicion that there may be some alcohol use involved but that is not confirmed.
00:56
Right now he’s resting comfortably on our cot and okay.
00:59
times three, a little confused as to what happened.
01:02
He does have a pretty good gash in his lip, swelling above the left eye.
01:08
We do have him in a cervical collar.
01:11
Current set of vitals, heart rate right around 125.
01:14
Latest blood pressure is 143 over 88.
01:16
Pulse ox is 96% on room air and a blood sugar of 110.
01:20
Patient denies the use of any blood thinners.
01:23
Again, he’s ambulatory on scene and no loss of consciousness,
01:27
consciousness according to him.
01:29
ETA again, eight to 10 minutes.
01:30
Do you have any comments, questions or concerns?
01:33
Middleton, what is his current GCS?
01:37
Current GCS is 14.
01:41
Copy Middleton, clear.
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Location mentioned:
Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
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