A Knightstown man escaped serious injury Sunday afternoon when he rolled his vehicle near his residence at 9619 North Rushville Road shortly before 4 p.m.
The driver, identified as Gregory J. Sabol, 53, was within a quarter mile of his home when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel of his 1999 Buick Century.
An unidentified passerby came upon the accident a short time later and called 911 from a cell phone reporting that the driver was trapped inside his vehicle. The call resulted in law enforcement, medical and fire personnel from Raleigh being dispatched to the scene.
First responders were able to assist the driver from his vehicle prior to law enforcement’s arrival at the scene.
According to investigating officer Rush County deputy Randy Chandler, Sabol was southbound on the county road when he fell asleep and left the west side of the road and entered a side ditch, causing the driver to wake up.
In his attempt to return to the road he apparently overcorrected and crossed the centerline and again left the road on the east side.
The Buick then struck a steep embankment with the force of the impact causing the vehicle to spin and roll. The vehicle came to rest with the driver’s side down, pinning the driver inside the vehicle.
One freed from his car Sabol was treated by Raleigh medical personnel. He refused additional treatment.
The driver told investigators that he was properly restrained at the time of the accident.
“I was wearing my seatbelt at the time of the accident but I was very tired. I went to work early this morning about 4 a.m. and generally when I get home I fall asleep immediately,” Sabol said.
Frank Denzler can be contacted at (765) 932-2222 ext. 106 or via e-mail at frank.denzler@rushvillerepublican.com. To add a comment to this story visit our Web site at www.rushvillerepublican.com.
News
Related Photos
Discussion
Sleepy driver rolls on Rushville Road
- News
-
-
Air Evac leaving Rushville base
Nearly four years to the day that Air Evac Lifeteam began operation from a Rushville base, the medical air transport operation will leave our community.
-
Teams sought for 2012 Relay for Life
Nearly a month after the annual kick off and three weeks before the first scheduled team captain meeting (March 1), local organizers are still hoping to expand the number of participants in this year's local Relay for Life.
-
Boys and girls basketball sign-ups underway
Sign-ups for the Boys & Girls Club of Rush County boys and girls ages five through second grade basketball will run through Feb. 29. These leagues will run the five Saturdays in March.
-
Youth in Philanthropy fund grant application deadline
Garry Cooley, executive eirector of the Rush County Community Foundation, has announced that the grant application deadline for the Youth in Philanthropy Fund is 4 p.m. March 1.
-
Lady Lions eliminate Lady Knights
The goal in the tournament is to advance and that is what the Lady Lions did Tuesday at Batesville with a 53-50 victory over South Dearborn.
-
The wonders of wood
Outside the wood shop door on Wednesday afternoons, kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Rush County line up for their turn inside the room where planks of wood become boxes, benches and shelves between 4 and 6 p.m.
-
Statehouse action resumes after Super Bowl break
After a time-out to accommodate out-of-town Super Bowl visitors, the Indiana General Assembly is back in session to tackle legislation that had been bottlenecked by a contentious labor bill.
-
Rice is Herman Freed Award recipient
Rush County Sheriff's Department deputy Alan Rice recently graduated from the Indiana law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Plainfield.
-
Waggener pool accepting applications
Waggener Community Pool is accepting applications at this time for summer employment.
-
SLIDESHOW: Giants beat Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI
The New York Giants won their fourth NFL championship Sunday in Indianapolis, scoring in the final minute to defeat New England 21-17.
- More News Headlines
-
Air Evac leaving Rushville base
Obama Gives Education Waivers to 10 States
Giffords Aide to Run for Her Seat
LA School in Sex Abuse Scandal Reopens
Winter Slamming North Asia, Parts of Europe
Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment of Homs
States, Banks Reach Foreclosure-abuse Settlement
Raw Video: Italy's Mount Etna Bursts Into Life
Greeks March; Angry Despite Debt Deal
Raw Video: U.S. Pullout Celebration
Raw Video: Annual Empire State Building Run-Up
Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout
Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service
Ga Girl Fights Off Kidnapper at Walmart
Nevada Highway Patrol, City Settle Beating Case
Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows
Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
