Posted on Tue, May 21, 2013 : 1:15 p.m.
Man involved in one-vehicle crash airlifted to U-M hospital
By Chelsea Hoedl
A 20-year-old man in a one-car accident at Old US-12 and M-52 Monday evening was airlifted to University of Michigan Hospital, Chelsea Update reported.
According to Chelsea Update, Chelsea firefighters received a call about the crash at 6:18 p.m. Upon arrival, they found an upside-down pickup truck with the hood propped up on a utility pole.
Fire Capt. Chris Smith told Chelsea Update it took nearly 40 minutes to remove the driver from his vehicle. He said the cause of the accident is unknown and under investigation.
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Comments
BhavanaJagat
Wed, May 22, 2013 : 6:30 p.m.
This is a great story about the airlifting of a person involved in one-vehicle crash. It is indeed amazing to know that we have all this technology to save precious human lives and we have wonderful hospitals to take care of victims of accidents 24 hours/day, 7days/week, and 365 days/year. We have equally great insurance plans to cover the costs of damages to the motorist and the motor vehicle. We are truly blessed for we have everything we need in case of accidents and in the end, all of us are winners.
EightySeven
Wed, May 22, 2013 : 2:03 a.m.
Ok, why was he airlifted to UM when Chelsea Hospital is 500 yards away??
Diane Howlin
Wed, May 22, 2013 : 2:15 a.m.
Chelsea Hospital isn't a trauma center. So trauma cases get triaged to Ann Arbor.