An Indiana State Police trooper and passers-by aided an I-70 crash victim.

About 7:30 pm Sunday, troopers from the Indiana State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 70 near the 27-mile marker westbound.

The preliminary crash investigation, by Master Trooper Troy Cobb, revealed that Jon D. Bachelor, age 46, of Brazil, was driving a 2004 Ford SUV on Interstate 70 westbound near the 27-mile marker. For an unknown reason Bachelor lost control of his vehicle and overcorrected, causing his vehicle to leave the Interstate and travel into the median. The vehicle rolled several times before coming to rest on its passenger side, against the median guide wire of Interstate 70.  

While the dust from the accident was still settling, ISP Sergeant Brent Robinson arrived on scene.  He and several Good Samaritans pushed Bachelor's vehicle off the guide wire.  

Prior to the arrival of medical personnel, Sergeant Robinson quickly grabbed his medical gear and assessed the situation.  Sergeant Robinson noticed severe damage to one of Bachelor’s arms which was causing heavy bleeding.  In order to get to the injury, Sergeant Robinson cut away the seat belt holding Bachelor in place, and quickly applied a tourniquet to his bleeding arm, stopping the blood loss. This immediate action of Sergeant Robinson possibly saved Bachelor’s life. 

Bachelor was flown via a medical helicopter to a hospital in Indianapolis.

Master Trooper Cobb and Sergeant Robinson were assisted at the crash scene by Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department, Trans Care, Air Evac, Edington’s Wrecker Service and several Good Samaritans.