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Medical emergency downtown Greencastle

A truck gently collided with a building downtown Greencastle on Thursday.

 

Rex Hale, of Bainbridge, was driving south on Jackson Street, heading for Washington Street. However, when Hale attempted to make his right-hand turn onto Washington, he suffered from a medical emergency, causing him to drive onto the sidewalk near the vacant building of 22 W. Washington Street.

 

When the officers arrived, Hale was unresponsive and not breathing, still inside his vehicle. Officers removed Hale, began life saving measures and Hale regained consciousness. Hale was transported from the scene by Putnam County EMS.

 

No damage to Hale's vehicle or the building was reported.

 

Hale's condition is not known at this time; however, he was conscious when he left the scene.

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