Extensive damage to the Dodge Stratus.

LEESBURG — Joshua A. Brown, 31, South Henry Street, Milford, was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a one-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 9. Brown complained of pain to the head.

The accident occurred at 1:42 p.m. on CR 550N, between CR 100E and CR 75E.

Brown told police he was northbound on CR 100E, in his 2001 Dodge Stratus when he came to the 90 degree curve with CR 550S. Brown drove through the intersection, hitting a utility pole on the north side of the roadway. He stated he became scared and continued west on CR 550N. A short distance later he heard a loud noise coming from his vehicle.

Brown then lost control of his vehicle, hitting another utility pole on the north side of the roadway, breaking the pole near the base.

Damage was estimated up to $10,000.

The accident was investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Leesburg/Plain Fire Department and Lutheran EMS Kosciusko also responded.