I went back and read most of the posts on this tragedy (and the news article that reported it locally). I did not see, and I certainly could have missed it, anywhere were it clarified how the original call to 911 was placed. If the call was made from a cell phone the
911 system would not have been able to pinpoint the location. At least that is the case here in Eastern Iowa.
I work with an elderly and handicapped transportation system and carry a cell phone. But I am reminded that if I were to find someone in need on a home visit to use their home phone so that the EMS operator can pinpoint the exact location.
I cannot image the emotional trauma that the caller in this case must have endured.
I feel very badly for Ron's family and for all involved in this terrible accident.
Ron.