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GreekGod
10-02-2006, 04:54 PM
This was a very lucky Indiana State Highway Patrol sergeant. His
guardian angel was obviously watching over him.


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The life of Sgt. Rich Kelly of the Lafayette Post was spared today.

He was sitting along side I-65 conducting a level III inspection
(mechanical
vehicle inspection) of a commercial vehicle when another semi-tractor
pulling a flatbed ran over the top of his police car.
Sgt. Kelly sustained a broken vertebra and was able to exit his car
and use
his cell telephone to call for help. The driver that struck him was
going
too
fast and locked his brakes up thus losing control. The crash is
still under
investigation. When you look at the photos, you realize that only by
the
Grace of God was Sgt. Kelly's life spared. Rich and his wife have 4
young
daughters....
It is hard to believe that Sgt. Kelly survived this crash and may
get out
of
the hospital sometime today. He was in the car at the time of the
crash
conducting a mechanical vehicle inspection. The driver he stopped
was
placed out
of service for violations and the driver that struck him was
operating with
poor brakes on the trailer.
Rod Russell,Sgt.
Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police
fastblackmerc
10-02-2006, 05:00 PM
Was that LEO lucky!!!! Glad he wasn't hurt... Another testament to the survivability of the panther. I think it will all buff out:D
jgc61sr2002
10-02-2006, 05:01 PM
Looks like a Crown Vic. IMO he didn't stand a chance in any other vehicle.
Praying for a speedy recovery.
chrish
10-02-2006, 08:43 PM
don't get it where could you run (lay) for cover in that mess?
magindat
10-03-2006, 06:16 AM
This has been posted before with video. Like I said then. No gas tank explosion!

If his department had been using new impys, he wouldn't have made it.
ckadiddle
10-03-2006, 06:56 AM
This has been posted before with video. Like I said then. No gas tank explosion!

If his department had been using new impys, he wouldn't have made it.
Exactly my thought. I work for local govt, and I say a prayer for safety every time I see one of our local LEOs in an Impala. I think we show disregard for the lives of officers by cheaping out on the vehicles and gasoline. I hope someday to be in a position to influence those kinds of decisions.
MarauderMark
10-03-2006, 07:26 AM
Absolutely amazing he didn't get killed.:shake:
michael ward
10-03-2006, 10:07 PM
Built Ford Tough!!
Steve
10-04-2006, 01:31 PM
Are there fullsize versions of those pictures aruond?
modular46
10-04-2006, 02:21 PM
There was a 3 fatality crash in southeastern Ohio last week involving a pickup and an OHP CV. The P/U driver and both Troopers were killed. It apperaed that both vehicles were totally burned. Anyone see anything on the web?
GreekGod
10-04-2006, 02:57 PM
Are there fullsize versions of those pictures aruond?
Incredible the "cage" could save him. I imagine the jaws of life were used. These are bigger:
KAILUAZ
10-05-2006, 07:39 AM
Makes me cringe because I drive a Whimpala now,,, that is why I bought a Panther for the daily driver. Glad he is ok.
SID210SA
10-05-2006, 08:16 AM
Came awfully close to puncturing the tank on the rig.....
JVJ
10-05-2006, 08:31 AM
Glad to hear, that the officer will be fine.
GreekGod
10-05-2006, 09:21 AM
Is that red hose in the foreground for the jaws of life?
merc6
10-05-2006, 09:26 AM
Makes me cringe because I drive a Whimpala now,,, that is why I bought a Panther for the daily driver. Glad he is ok. Yeah me too...Luckily our highway trips are few far and between.
mnxtrik8r
10-09-2006, 06:38 AM
The red hose in the foreground is a handline used for fire suppression if needed or to wash away fluids after vehicle removal.