The Indiana woman who survived after hitting it into a ditch, managed to survive by using her hoodie to drink water, according to her family and police.
Breona Cassell, 41, of Wheatfield, was rescued by a local “hero” after finding her while doing drainage work in Brook, northwest of the state on Tuesday, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
“She fell asleep, left the road and entered a very large, deep groove. It was not visible from the road,” Cassel's father, Delmar Caldwell, was quoted as saying by WLS.
“She was using her hoodie, squeezing it and drinking water and trying to survive,” he added. “She was in unbearable pain. She was screaming for help. She could hear the car passing by, but they couldn't see her from the road.”
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According to the Newton County Sheriff's Office, Breonna Cassel was “a target of missing person reports over the past six days” until it was discovered Tuesday. (Courtesy Cassell Family/Fox32 Chicago)
The Newton County Sheriff's Office said Kassel was “a target of reporting missing persons over the past six days.”
“Passbyter Johnny Martinez was operating the controls for the Deyon drainage. When Martinez found the vehicle, he contacted supervisor Jeremy Vanderwall.
“Martinez and Vanderwall checked the vehicle and discovered that Cassel was the only resident. She spoke with consciousness,” he added. “Despite her injuries, Kassel survived for six days waiting for rescue. She was taken to a hospital in Chicago.”
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The Newton County Sheriff's Office said Breonna Kassel was airlifted to a local hospital following the discovery. (Newton County Sheriff's Office)
Kassel's family said she suffered a compound fracture and injury to her leg, FOX32 Chicago.
Newton County Sheriff Shannon Cotran said Kassel's survival story presents “an incredible testimony to her will to live.”
“We are grateful that all wishes sent her way,” Cotran said.
The Newton County Sheriff's Office said: “We have a huge thank you to Johnny Martinez for finding the car in the ditch.” (Newton County Sheriff's Office)
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“In my book, Mr. Martinez is a hero and I can't fully appreciate his keen eyes and quick action,” he added.
