Breaking News
7/26/2010
Sheriff's Deputy Jason Rice, an accident reconstruction specialist, said the driver, whose name was not released, was westbound on the interstate just east of the exit when he lost control and struck the exit sign's concrete base, rolling his car several times. The man, in his early to mid 20s, was partially ejected and died instantly, Rice said.
He was not wearing a seat belt, and Rice said alcohol is suspected to be a factor. The crash happened about 10:40 p.m.
Fire consumed a hay barn Saturday on Locust Grove Road, and two firefighters were treated and released from Jewish Hospital Shelbyville for heat exhaustion.
The Shelby County Fire Department was dispatched to the blaze, at the Gary Tindle farm, at 11:21 a.m. Saturday. A large barn, containing 150 to 175 roll bales of hay was involved, and 300 roll bales sat outside the barn.
Crews were able to keep fire from spreading to a tobacco barn and an equipment shed, both just 8 to 10 feet away.
There had been a horse in the tobacco barn next to the barn on fire, but neighbors and the owner of the horse were able to take it to safety with no injuries.
Firefighters remained on the scene until 3:40 p.m.
With the heat index topping 100 degrees, firefighters were rotated out to rehab to be hydrated about every 15 to 20 minutes. Shelby County EMS provided rehab. Red Cross provided water, Gatorade and other foods to keep firefighter hydrated.
Two firefighters, John Bosler and Robert Purvis, were taken to Jewish Shelbyville for heat exhaustion. They were treated and released the same day.
Because the large amount of hay stacked in the barn and the large amount outside, there is no way to completely extinguish the fire, so fire crews allowed the fire to burn out. Crews conducted a fire watch on the property until 10 a.m. Sunday. The hay continued to smolder Sunday afternoon.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation by fire department but with that much damage to the structure a cause may never be known. The owner did state that he was having electrical problems throughout all the barns.
Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare announced today (July 7) that the Family Physician Associates (FPA) practice will join the organization's physician network effective Aug. 1. Partners in the FPA practice -- Drs. Jim Smith, David Wallace, Edward Sames, Kenneth Gardner and David Jones -- and their office staff will now be a part of the Jewish Physician Group (JPG).
"The FPA group's decision to align with Jewish Hospital Shelbyville is a great move for their team and for our community," said Michael Collins, president & CEO of JHS. "These physicians have been partners and supporters of our local hospital for many years. The joining of forces simply gives them the opportunity to focus more time on providing quality care to their patients, and helps strengthen the business aspects of their practice and our hospital."
"I believe that by uniting, both organizations will elevate one another to a higher level of care for all who seek our services," Dr. Smith said.
All five physicians in the FPA practice are Board-Certified providers and offer 24/7 call coverage.
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