STARKE COUNTY – On March 23, the Starke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of State Road 10 and 300 E. Upon arrival, deputies secured the scene and closed the intersection due to the severity of the crash.
The collision involved four vehicles, each sustaining major damage. Two vehicles required the extrication of occupants.
An investigation by the Starke County Sheriff’s Office Patrol and Detective Division determined that a westbound vehicle driven by Coral Rogers (19) was stopped, preparing to turn south onto 300 E.
At that time, another westbound vehicle, driven by Lori Craft (62), failed to stop and rear-ended Rogers’ vehicle. The impact caused Craft’s vehicle to spin into the eastbound lanes, where it was struck by an oncoming vehicle driven by Kaitlyn Dombrosky (29).
Following the collision, Dombrosky’s vehicle rolled and landed on another vehicle stopped at 300 E, driven by Abigail Thomas (22), who was waiting at the stop sign to turn onto SR 10.
All drivers sustained injuries and were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Additional passengers involved — Nicole Furlong (38) and a juvenile — were also transported for medical care.
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Starke and Pulaski EMS, MedFlight, Samaritan air ambulances, Bass Lake and Knox Fire Departments, the Indiana State Police (for accident reconstruction), the Starke County Sheriff’s Office Drone Team, and INDOT for traffic control.
This crash remains under investigation. Further details will be released as they become available.
