UPDATE: Moped, Vehicle Accident At Intersection Of Fort Wayne Street, Indiana Street
WARSAW — Possible OWI charges are pending after a car and moped accident that occurred at 4:29 p.m. Monday, May 22, at the intersection of East Fort Wayne Street and North Indiana Street, Warsaw.
According to the police report, Travis A. Nichols, 33, West Main Street, Warsaw, was driving a blue Jeep westbound on East Fort Wayne Street as Brandon D. Hoskins, 23, Sunset Drive, Warsaw, was driving a moped on North Indiana Street. Hoskins disregarded a stop sign on Indiana Street, driving directly into Nichols’ path of travel. Nichols was unable to avoid the crash and stuck Hoskins at a right angle in the intersection.
Nichols stated the Hoskins ended up on the hood of his car during the initial impact. Hoskins reportedly told Nichols he had taken “three shots” prior to the crash.
According to the police report, EMS and police noted they detected an alcoholic oder on Hoskins. Possible charges for an OWI are pending.
Nichols’ vehicle sustained minor damage to the passenger side headlight and fender area.
Hoskins told police he had been listening to his headphones and had looked down prior to the crash and had been unable to stop.
Hoskins was transported from the scene by Lutheran EMS.