A car has struck a tree near the junction of Cochram and Transit roads in Byron. Byron and South Byron fire departments and Mercy medics are responding.
Law enforcement is also en route. The driver is alert but combative.
UPDATE 6:15 p.m.: The accident is actually in Elba's fire district. Responders request Elba's fire police to the scene.
UPDATE 6:16: Extrication is required.
UPDATE 6:19 p.m.: Mercy Flight is called and a landing zone is being set up.
UPDATE 6:20 p.m.: The landing zone is going to be on Cochram Road, just south of Transit.
UPDATE 6:24 p.m.: Mercy Flight on the ground.
UPDATE 6:58 p.m.: Patient being transported to Strong. Byron and South Byron and Elba fire police are about to clear the scene.
