Helicopter malfunctions, injured man transported by ambulance
Wanda English Burnett - Editor

An accident that occurred last Wednesday evening, December 7, about 7:51 p.m. has medical personnel asking questions along with family and friends of Donnie Bowling, who was injured.

Bowling, 51, of Versailles, crashed his vehicle south of 200 S. on Benham Road, near Versailles, when for an unknown reason his 1996 Subaru Legacy left the roadway, struck a tree, trapping him inside.

Area emergency medical services arrived, assessed the scene and called for a helicopter to transport the patient. LifeLine, out of Greensburg, responded to the call, but after they landed at the scene, they were unable to get the helicopter up and running. Bowling was then taken to King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison by Rescue 69.

Officers say no seat belts were in use and speed could be a factor.

A family friend noted that Bowling could be released from the hospital this week.

Deputy Rob Bradley of the Ripley County Sheriff's Department is investigating the crash. He was assisted by Versailles Police Department, Versailles Fire Dept., Truck 61, ISP, Rescue 69, and Ripley County Paramedics.

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