Life-flight on Sixth Street
Emergency crews assist a man with a head injury on Sept. 16, 2011. Enlarge video
Emergency crews blocked of Sixth street between Tennessee and Kentucky Streets on Sept. 16, 2011 to make room for a life-flight helicopter. It was there to transport a man who had fallen and injured his head.
Emergency crews move a man into a life-flight helicopter on Sixth Street between Kentucky and Tennessee streets on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011.
A 31-year-old Lawrence man was transported by helicopter after falling and hitting his head early Friday morning.
A Lawrence police officer on the scene said the man had been walking, and had fallen and hit his head on the pavement. He was thought to be impaired by a substance, and it did not appear he was pushed.
Sixth Street was shut down between Tennessee and Kentucky streets to make a landing area for the helicopter. The helicopter took off with the man at around 2:35 a.m., and was expected to land at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka.
No information on the extent of his injures was immediately available.
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Comments
50YearResident 1 year, 8 months ago
When you appear to be impired by a substance, walking down 6th Street can be life a threatening venture.
thebigspoon 1 year, 8 months ago
No disrespect intended, but even BEING on 6th street can be a threatening venture.
consumer1 1 year, 8 months ago
Hope he is okay.
50YearResident 1 year, 8 months ago
How much time is saved by sending an accident victim to Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka by life flight over conventional travel by Ambulance? I am guessing the ground Ambulance would get there "quicker" or at least in the same amount of time. Now, what is the difference in cost using both for this trip? Now. my last question, who is going to pay the bill if the victim has no insurance?
50YearResident 1 year, 8 months ago
Note, the ground vehicle is within just a few minutes of the accident scene, wheras the Helicopter is 50 miles away and has to make that trip just to get to the accident scene, then depart to Topeka.
AreUNorml 1 year, 8 months ago
I would imagine that there are things like traffic, toll booths, etc. taken into account.
it takes about 15 minutes to drive across Lawrence in light traffic. another 20-25 to Topeka, another 15 minutes to get to the hospitals. I'd say a helicopter could easily shave 15-20 minutes from that trip.
LA_Ex 1 year, 8 months ago
The helicopter comes from the Lawrence airport. I would imagine it gets to the ER in about 10 to 15 minutes after takeoff.
Pywacket 1 year, 8 months ago
Who is going to pay the bill if the victim has no insurance?
Everyone who has thrown a hissy-fit about "the nanny state" and the "unfairness" of "Obamacare" and who think we'd all be much better off without the gubmint "forcing us" to have insurance.... As they pay their increased taxes to cover such cases, I'm sure they will be applauding anyone "independent" enough to have no insurance coverage.
Oh--and also us reasonable taxpayers who think universal healthcare is a good thing and Obama's initiative is a good start in a system that was long due for an overhaul.
tbinch 1 year, 8 months ago
The air ambulance is at the Lawrence Airport. And it takes 8 minutes to get to KUMED from Lawrence. So it would be much quicker to Topeka.
del888 1 year, 8 months ago
The air ambulance is kept in Lawrence at night. U B wrong
crackerjack 1 year, 8 months ago
To the family of the young man. Our prayers are with you all. I know a special angel will be keeping watch over him. He has such a wonderful life and family. From all of us at your office we will pray for your brother and family. God be with you all and may he be ok.
thebigspoon 1 year, 8 months ago
Kinda makes all this claptrap about the chopper seem rather little, doesn't it?
Best wishes to all who are touched by this incident.
DRsmith 1 year, 8 months ago
Upshot is, doesn't sound like he felt anything.
thebigspoon 1 year, 8 months ago
Nice.
Jersey_Girl 1 year, 8 months ago
Downshot is, sounds like you have never felt anything, ever.
Dayna Lee 1 year, 8 months ago
Thank you all that have left nice comments.
Jersey_Girl 1 year, 8 months ago
Dayna, I hope he is doing better. My thoughts were with you and your family.
tnkgrlzoe 1 year, 8 months ago
Some people are obviously so desperate for someone to chat with them that they leave rude & insensitive comments. Show a little respect for the friends & family who are suffering right now. His condition at the time of the incident is completely speculation. He happens to be a genuinely good person & a contributing member of society (not that his personal life is your business anyway). But, please be respectful w/ your comments for the sake of his loved ones. My thoughts & prayers are with all of those suffering through this tragedy right now. Much Love!
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