Indiana man saved by seatbelt when truck splits in half

Police officers in Indiana would like to remind drivers to wear seatbelts. A man lost control of his pickup truck, and it was ripped in half. Drivers should also slow down in the rain. Both of these tips save lives. 

Indiana driver saved by seatbelt during truck crash 

Police officers quickly responded to reports of an accident in the 24000 block of County Road 50 in New Paris, about 30 miles southeast of South Bend. 

When they arrived, they found a truck that was split in half. The driver lost control of the Ford Ranger in the rain and spun out. 

He hit a telephone pole on the driver’s side of the truck bed. The impact ripped the cab from the bed as it went flying. The top of the cab started to separate from the frame, and one tire flew off. 

But luckily, the driver was wearing his seatbelt. Miraculously, he walked away without any injuries. Without it, he could have been ejected. 

According to WTHR, Indiana State Police Sergeant Tod Bohner would like to use this terrifying wreck as a reminder to buckle up. He also reminds drivers to slow down in the rain, as cars and trucks can easily hydroplane. 

Even at lower speeds, around 30 mph, drivers and passengers can get ejected during collisions. You’re 30 times more likely to be ejected from a vehicle during a wreck than those wearing seat belts. 

Typically, the risk of hydroplaning greatly increases at any speed over 35 mph. But the depth and tread design on your tires and the amount of moisture on the road make a difference.