Elderly man found injured after fall near Vista Ridge, Ravalli County MT


An 80-year-old man was found lying beside the road near Vista Ridge and Pleasant View Road after falling head first into gravel. He was conscious, breathing normally, and had controlled bleeding from his head and near his nose. Bystanders stopped with hazard lights on and the reporting party requested help to assist the man up.
Audio|Source: Ravalli County Sheriff, Hamilton Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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You're responding to the intersection of Vista Ridge and Pleasant View Road in Victor.
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This is for an 80-year-old male.
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He is conscious and he is breathing normally.
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It was called in, stating that he's laying beside the road in the dirt.
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It was reported that he had fallen head first into the gravel.
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He did not lose consciousness and does not feel like he's going to pass out.
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There is some bleeding from his head as well as I believe beside his nose, but it is controlled.
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I was advised to put a clean clock.
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on it.
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The reporting party needs help up.
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There is people that are pulled over to the side with their hazards on.
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This concludes your short report.
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Location mentioned:
Vista Ridge & Pleasant View Dr, Montana 59875
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