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Emergency Incidents
Officer to contact driver about car in ditch
Suspicious Activity
S Elizabeth St, Independence, MO 64056
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to contact a woman about a Hyundai Sonata reported in a ditch near South Elizabeth Terrace, with a possible update that she could be shown up near Fourth and Broadway.
Truck rollover crash with injured driver
Traffic
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews report a possible rollover truck crash near Centerpoint ER. A patient was transported with minor injuries, including abrasions, and was placed in a cervical collar with IV access.
70-year-old man found unconscious, breathing difficult
Medical Emergency
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews transported a 70-year-old man to a hospital after he was found unconscious and struggling to breathe. He was later reported to be alert and responsive, with treatment including IV access and fluids during the trip.
44-year-old woman hurt knee after fall at work
Medical Emergency
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are transporting a 44-year-old woman with knee pain after a reported fall at work near East 39th Street South in Independence. She is alert, with no apparent deformity or loss of consciousness, and is about seven minutes from the hospital.
64-year-old male stroke patient en route to hospital
Medical Emergency
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews report a possible stroke involving a 64-year-old man, witnessed by family, and are transporting him to a nearby hospital emergency department.
Person fell near South Minton Avenue
Medical Emergency
S Minton Rd, Independence, MO 64056
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched for a possible fall patient near South Minton Avenue in Independence, Missouri.
Behavioral patient reported at residence in Independence
Medical Emergency
N Ponca Dr, Independence, MO 64058
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible behavioral medical emergency near North Ponca Drive, with police already on scene and the area reported secure.
Elderly woman experiences pain after home fall
Medical Emergency
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports transporting a 94-year-old woman from a health facility to a hospital after a reported fall at home the previous evening. She is alert and oriented, denies loss of consciousness, and has lower back and right shoulder pain.
Male patient transported for severe abdominal pain
Medical Emergency
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports transporting a 49-year-old man from home to Centerpoint Medical Center for severe abdominal pain, with treatment and vital signs provided during the trip.
Patient transported to hospital from Independence address
Medical Emergency
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical transport of one patient to a facility referred to as Centerpoint, with an engine unit reported back in service.
73-year-old woman suffers open compound ankle fracture
Medical Emergency
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports a 73-year-old woman with an open compound fracture of the left ankle after she lost her balance while lifting a box near her front door by East 39th Street South in Independence. She is stable, has no reported loss of consciousness, and is being transported with pain relief.
63-year-old woman with abdominal pain and vomiting
Medical Emergency
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports a 63-year-old woman with abdominal pain and vomiting being transported to a medical center emergency room, with an estimated arrival in about 10 minutes.
Woman injured in highway crash near ditch
Traffic
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics reported transporting an adult patient to the Centerpoint emergency room after a highway-speed crash in which vehicles reportedly sideswiped and went into a ditch. The patient was reported as alert and oriented, with a head injury and left foot pain, and no extrication was needed.
Man faints after heavy drinking at local bar
Substance Use
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are transporting a 70-year-old man to a hospital after he reportedly fainted and became unresponsive at a bar following several alcoholic drinks.
68-year-old woman with altered consciousness due to suspected UTI
Medical Emergency
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports they are about five minutes from a hospital with a 68-year-old woman who has had an altered level of consciousness for about an hour and a suspected urinary tract infection. Crews report IV access, vital signs, and a negative stroke assessment.
Person having a seizure in jail at Independence Square
Medical Emergency
S Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported seizure involving a patient at a jail near South Liberty Street in Independence, Missouri.
90-year-old woman transported for dizziness and high blood pressure
Medical Emergency
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews report transporting an elderly woman non-emergently from her home to a hospital for dizziness and high blood pressure. The patient appears alert and stable, with improved blood pressure after treatment, and the hospital is advised she may need decontamination for bedbugs.
Pediatric fall causes head laceration at elementary school
Medical Emergency
N Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO 64058
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible pediatric fall with a head laceration at an elementary school on North Blue Mills Road. The patient was reported to be in the nurse’s office, and responders made contact on scene.
Person experiences multiple seizures in Independence
Medical Emergency
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews reported a woman who apparently had a seizure the previous night and another seizure earlier today, witnessed by her mother. She was described as postictal and not very cooperative, with vital signs reported during transport to a nearby emergency room.
Teen transported to Centerpoint after moderate-speed crash
Traffic
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 39 reports transporting a 17-year-old restrained driver from a moderate-speed motor-vehicle crash (about 35–40 mph). Vehicle had front-left damage with moderate intrusion and airbags deployed; no extrication was needed. Patient is alert (GCS 15) and reports left forearm pain; crash location was not provided in the radio traffic.
