Fowler, IN – Police in Fowler are thanking two Good Samaritans who stopped to help a young woman after her vehicle became disabled in traffic along a busy stretch of U.S. 52 late last week.
According to the Fowler Police Department, officers were dispatched Friday, January 9, to U.S. 52 and Railroad Street, directly in front of the Dollar General, for a report of a vehicle stalled in the roadway. When officers arrived, they found that two civilians were already on scene assisting the driver.
Police said the individuals acted quickly without hesitation, helping the young woman after her vehicle became stuck on the highway — a situation that can quickly become dangerous due to traffic speed and visibility concerns.
U.S. 52 is a heavily traveled route through Fowler in Benton County, connecting drivers across northwest Indiana and serving as a key corridor near the Greater Lafayette metro area. Police say stalled vehicles along the highway pose a risk not only to drivers but also to approaching traffic, especially during busy travel periods.
The department emphasized that the bystanders’ actions helped reduce potential danger before officers arrived to secure the scene and assist further.
In a public message, Fowler Police expressed sincere gratitude, noting that community members stepping in to help one another reflects the best of small-town Indiana.
Police also reminded motorists to use hazard lights immediately if their vehicle becomes disabled and to move off the roadway when possible. Drivers are urged to call 911 if a vehicle is stuck in traffic lanes so officers can respond quickly.
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