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Freezing man found in snow bank off Route 20, Bethany

By Billie Owens

A male about 18 year old is reported to be lying in a snow bank, possibly suffering from hypothermia, at 4822 Route 20, near Silver Road.

Mercy EMS and a crew from Bethany Fire Department are responding.

UPDATE 3:46 p.m.: Responders have requested a deputy to the scene "to secure an item."

UPDATE 3:54 p.m.: The man is being transported to UMMC. A fireman is remaining at the scene until a deputy arrives.

UPDATE 4:01 p.m.: The deputy is going to the scene "to pick up a bicycle."

Dave Olsen

Me too, Billy, thanks Bob. I'm not judging, just saying a guy riding a bicycle yesterday on Route 20 must've really wanted to get somewhere.

Dec 25, 2010, 8:31am Permalink
Billie Owens

There was no indication by listening to the scanner that this young man was the victim of a hit-and-run accident.

According to what I heard, he was simply found freezing in a snowbank, and apparently had been riding or walking with his bicycle.

He was taken to UMMC "Code 3" -- meaning with sirens and lights flashing, and was suffering from hypothermia. His named was not provided.

Dec 25, 2010, 11:55am Permalink

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