Lebanon — A man was struck and injured by a semi in Lebanon Tuesday evening.
Lebanon Police Department, Lebanon Fire Department, Center Township Fire Department and Boone County EMS responded to the incident at Indianapolis Avenue and South Street just after 6 p.m.
The man, whose name was not available at presstime, complained of sternum/rib pain and pain in his lower extremities, according to reports to dispatch from the scene. Although he was injured, he was conscious when police arrived.
He was taken to Witham Hospital.
One day earlier, Lebanon resident Rafael Hill, 21, died after being struck by a semi on I-65. Hill had been involved in a minor five-vehicle crash when road conditions deteriorated during the season’s first snowfall. He was struck by the semi when he got out of his car and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to ISP. More information about possible charges in the crash and arrangements for Hill were not available Tuesday.
Today is forecast to be the third consecutive day for dangerous travel caused by slick roads. The Indiana State Police ask motorists to consider the following guidelines when traveling this winter:
n Before traveling, check the forecast and let someone know your travel route.
n Keep your gas tank full, if possible.
n Carry a winter driving kit which should include: blankets, flashlight and extra batteries, a brightly colored cloth, sand (or cat litter), shovel, candle, matches, non-perishable high calorie food, a first aid kit, jumper cables and cell phone.
Drive according to road conditions:
n Allow extra time to get to your destination.
n Clear all windows of ice and snow and remove snow from hood, roof and headlights and taillights.
n Beware of bridges, underpasses, shaded areas and intersections where ice is slow to melt.
n Slow down to increase traction; don’t use cruise control on slick roads.
n Avoid abrupt stops and starts, slow down gradually and keep wheels turning to avoid losing traction.
n Use low beam headlights to decrease glare from ice.
Should you become stranded:
n Don’t leave your car, it’s the best protection you have.
n Tie a brightly colored cloth to your antenna if you need help.
n Roll down your window a small amount for fresh air.
n Keep the exhaust pipe free of blockage to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
n Don’t panic, an idling car uses only one gallon of gas per hour.
For Indiana road conditions this winter, call (800) 261-7623 or visit the state police Web site at www.in.gov/isp.
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