Authorities report that medics, firefighters and police officers were dispatched to a single vehicle accident on State Road 8 (Culver Rd) around 8:40 p.m. on Friday.
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Woman Injured in Semi Versus Car Crash in Pulaski County
A semi versus car crash in Pulaski County Tuesday morning sent one person to the hospital. Pulaski County Sheriff’s deputies say it happened around 11:00 a.m. at State Road 14 and County Road 300 West.
Starke County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Accident
Emergency responders were called to a two vehicle accident Sunday evening at the intersection of U.S. 35 and State Road 10 at the south Bass Lake junction. One person was airlifted from the scene.
No other details are available at this time. More information will be released from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department as it becomes available.
One Occupant Sustains Injuries After 2-Vehicle Crash on 300 E and 250 N
One person was transported to the hospital for injuries, following a two-vehicle crash in Starke County on Thursday afternoon.
According to the Starke County Central Dispatch Center, a pick-up truck and passenger car collided at the intersection of 250 N and 300 E. The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, the Knox Fire Department and Starke County EMS responded to the scene. Continue reading
Two Injured in Three-Vehicle Accident
Two people were injured in a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. 6 and U.S. 421 at the south junction in La Porte County Saturday morning.
Police, Fire and EMS Respond to 1-Vehicle Accident in Knox
Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith reported that earlier today, a call came into 911 dispatch advising Police, Fire and EMS of a vehicle leaving the roadway and hitting a fence near the intersection of Culver Road and Main Street. Continue reading
Two Injured in Accident at Knox Elementary School
The Knox City Police Department is investigating an accident where a mother and daughter were reportedly hit by a car as they were crossing the street at the crosswalk Wednesday just after 7:30 a.m. in the student drop-off area at the Knox Elementary School.
Police, Fire and Medical Units Respond to a Two-Vehicle Accident on U.S. 35 and 400 N
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Center confirmed that they received a call about a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 35 and 400 N at 6:17 p.m.
Officers from the Hamlet and Knox Police Departments also responded to the accident, along with members of the Knox and Hamlet Fire Departments. Dispatch reported that all medical units and two helicopters were also sent to the scene. Injuries were reported, however, the number of individuals involved and the severity of said injuries are not currently known. Continue reading
Alleged Vehicle Theft Suspect Flees Resulting in 4-Vehicle Crash in Warsaw
Two fatalities and critical injuries have been reported after a vehicle allegedly fled from police and ran a red light Saturday night.
According to an ISP press release, around 9:20 p.m. on January 13th, an Indiana State Trooper was responding to a theft that apparently occurred at the Meijer located at 1200 Lake City Highway in Warsaw. The report indicates that the trooper saw a car that matched the description of the suspect vehicle, which was described as a white 2003 Pontiac Grand Am.
The suspect vehicle reportedly fled eastbound on US 30 and drove through a red light at the intersection of US 30 and Parker Street, crashing into three other vehicles. Continue reading
Minor Injuries Reported in Two Vehicle Accident on State Road 8
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Center confirmed that a two vehicle accident was reported on State Road 8 west of State Road 23 shortly before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Three Vehicle Accident on State Road 8 Remains Under Investigation
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Center was able to confirm that a three vehicle accident took place in the vicinity of County Road 600 East and State Road 8, Sunday evening. Two medical helicopters were called to the scene and an unspecified number of individuals were transported to Starke Hospital for treatment.
The accident remains under investigation. More details pertaining to specifics will be released as that information becomes available.
Knox Pair in Critical Condition Following Friday Wreck
Two Knox residents are in critical condition after a single vehicle crash in LaPorte County, Friday afternoon.
One Dead Following Early Tuesday Accident
A crash is being investigated in LaPorte County after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle.
Culver Man Sentenced in Reckless Homicide Case
A Culver man was sentenced on Wednesday after pleading guilty to a charge of Reckless Homicide.
54-year-old Jon McFarland was charged following a Grand Jury indictment from December of 2014. It alleges that on October 12th of that year, McFarland was a driver in an automobile crash that occurred at the intersection of U.S. 31 and State Road 10 near Argos.
Indiana Sees Rise in Deer Collision Odds
A major insurance company says Indiana drivers are 21-percent more likely to hit a deer than there were last year.
State Farm Insurance says this is the second straight year Indiana has seen the increase. Data is developed using the company’s claims and driver counts from the Federal Highway Administration.
Stuck Accelerator Incurs Damage To Multiple Knox Homes
Knox Police were called to the scene of an accident on Wednesday after a vehicle saw the accelerator stuck.
According to officers, 52-year-old Roy McCarty was traveling northbound of S. East Street when he allegedly lost control.
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Pulaski County Officials Investigate Accident
One Injured in Marshall County Accident
One person was flown from the scene of a two vehicle accident U.S. 31 and 7B Road in Marshall County Friday morning.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department deputies found that a passenger car was southbound on U.S. 31 approaching the intersection with 7B Road in the driving lane. A semi was also southbound but in the passing lane and for some unknown reason, the passenger car turned into the path of the semi. The semi struck the car on the driver’s side.
Minimal Injuries in Three Vehicle Accident North of Knox
Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel were called to a three vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon.
The driver of a vehicle was traveling north of Knox and attempted to turning left into a driveway on U.S. 35 just south of State Road 8 west. The car behind that vehicle slowed and waited for the vehicle to turn when a third vehicle and rear-ended the second vehicle. The second vehicle then hit the vehicle turning left.
Three Juveniles Ejected after Single Vehicle Accident in Marshall County
Three juveniles were injured in an afternoon accident in Marshall County.
Emergency responders and Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at Kenilworth Road and 17th Road just south of Argos. The preliminary investigation suggests that the juveniles were traveling north on Kenilworth Road when their Jeep ran off the road and rolled several times.
