UPDATE — Three Vehicle Accident On SR 15, Driver Fell Asleep
WARSAW — At 8:01 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle accident on South SR 15 and CR 200S in Warsaw.
Michael H. Sterk, 56, South Southwood Drive, Warsaw, was driving southbound on SR 15 behind a semi when he reportedly fell asleep.
Bobbie J. Simpson, 47, East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw, reported that she was northbound on SR 15 when a vehicle, Sterk’s vehicle, appeared to be passing a semi and struck her vehicle head on.
Sterk was unaware of what had occurred. He suffered a fractured leg and was transported from the scene. Simpson complained of pain through her entire body and was transported.
Meghan D. Culwell, 29, East Sheridan Drive, Warsaw, was traveling behind Simpson when the accident occurred; Simpson’s vehicle collided with Culwell’s. Culwell reported no injuries.
Total damages of the accident were reported up to $50,000.