Amador County – An elderly man with limited mobility had to spend approximately 13 hours overnight in his vehicle after losing control while traveling eastbound on Sutter Creek Road. According to reports from the California Highway Patrol, Joseph Brisbane, 79, was driving a 1993 Volkswagen on Monday night when he veered onto the shoulder while attempting to navigate a curve. The right tires slid off the edge of a descending embankment and the car rolled over once before coming to rest on its wheels in a creek bed. The car was discovered the next morning by a bicyclist and reported to the CHP at approximately 9 a.m. The biker reportedly tried to crawl down to see if the vehicle was occupied, but opted to call 9-1-1 instead. According to radio reports from the responding officer on scene, Brisbane reportedly suffers from a medical condition that limits his mobility, and combined with his advanced age, he was not able to leave his vehicle. The officer said Brisbane was “moving…with good sensations in his extremities” upon initial contact.” Brisbane was transported to Sutter Amador Hospital and is reportedly in good condition. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 07 July 2010 06:06
Vehicle Accident Leaves Elderly Man Stranded For 13 Hours
Amador County – An elderly man with limited mobility had to spend approximately 13 hours overnight in his vehicle after losing control while traveling eastbound on Sutter Creek Road. According to reports from the California Highway Patrol, Joseph Brisbane, 79, was driving a 1993 Volkswagen on Monday night when he veered onto the shoulder while attempting to navigate a curve. The right tires slid off the edge of a descending embankment and the car rolled over once before coming to rest on its wheels in a creek bed. The car was discovered the next morning by a bicyclist and reported to the CHP at approximately 9 a.m. The biker reportedly tried to crawl down to see if the vehicle was occupied, but opted to call 9-1-1 instead. According to radio reports from the responding officer on scene, Brisbane reportedly suffers from a medical condition that limits his mobility, and combined with his advanced age, he was not able to leave his vehicle. The officer said Brisbane was “moving…with good sensations in his extremities” upon initial contact.” Brisbane was transported to Sutter Amador Hospital and is reportedly in good condition. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Latest from
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