Driver injured in crash near Scott-Jackson line

A Scottsburg man was seriously injured yesterday afternoon in a crash on I-65 near the Jackson and Scott County line.

Indiana State Police say that a dump truck driven by 62 year old Robert L. Stidham was traveling southbound on I-65 at about 12:30 p.m. Monday afternoon when for unknown reasons, his truck entered the median.

The truck struck a guardrail before overturning, coming to rest on its side. He had to be rescued from the crashed vehicle by firefighters and paramedics. Stidham was flown by medical helicopter to a Louisville hospital.

Investigators believe Stidham may have suffered a medical episode which was a contributing factor in the crash.