A Lafayette, Indiana man, thought to be driving drunk, was treated for a medical issue after police in Benton County stopped him. Police reported a pursuit Wednesday evening on U.S. 52 after receiving a report of a drunk driver. The pursuit was ended near County Road 900 E when stop-sticks deflated the tires of the vehicle driven by 55-year-old Thomas Carlson.

Ambulance staff examined Carlson and reported he was unaware of his surroundings due to a medical issue. After some medical attention by ambulance staff, Carlson was released.

Benton County sheriff's deputies were assisted by Fowler, Oxford and Boswell police officers.

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