Driver coughing fit causes vehicle collision, Boone NC
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 52-year-old male driver experienced a coughing fit while driving near Deerfield Rd in Boone. This caused a collision with another vehicle. The driver was restrained and in stable condition. EMS transported him to Watauga Medical Center for routine care.
Audio|Heard on: Watauga County Fire, EMS and Rescue, Boone and Blowing Rock Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:45
Transcript:
00:00
Two is en route to Watauga Medical Center, emergency traffic.
00:03
We'll be downgrading to routine once we get the wind used in infection.
00:09
One.
00:19
What? You didn't show in and a half a day to your name.
00:27
(number withheld).
00:33
I'm 331,000.
00:44
All is out before responders be clear.
00:49
Zalvo for responders be clear.
01:01
Watauga Medical Center, or Togametic 2 is a patient enforcement.
01:11
We're talking to, go ahead.
01:14
A routine 52-year-old male, he was a restrained driver, a vehicle, traveling about 30, 35 miles an hour.
01:20
He did another vehicle.
01:22
A patient hit the vehicle due to possibly vaguing down after a coughing fit.
01:28
He's learned no area at the time before this time, reading normally.
01:31
Last of all, it was 1-165 over 97.
01:34
RX93, fine on our monitor.
01:37
97% on room there.
01:38
Well, sure, is 150.
01:41
We don't have any IV access.
01:42
I haven't given any drugs.
01:44
We'll be there in Brock for only five minutes.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC 28607
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