Area Accident Reports
Kosciusko County
Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident:
4:22 a.m. Thursday, March 12, North SR 15 near West Plum Street, Leesburg. Drivers: Joshua S. Foreman, 43, North Southwinds Trial, Warsaw; and Brandi M. Walters, 34, Meadow Ridge Drive, Goshen. Foreman’s vehicle pulled out in front of Walter’s vehicle causing the front of Walter’s vehicle to collide with the front left side of Foreman’s vehicle. Foreman complained of a minor head injury. Damages up to $10,000.
Winona Lake
Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following accident:
4:07 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, South Packerton Road near East Masters Lane, Winona Lake. Driver: Cecil W. Poe, 55, North Ogden Road, North Manchester. While driving, the right front wheel separated from Poe’s vehicle, disabling the vehicle. The wheel caused damage to the right front fender, severed brake lines, damaged the wheel hub and bearing. The wheel sheared off the caliper mounting bracket. Damages up to $2,500.
Fulton County
Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents:
6:34 p.m. Sunday, March 15, US 31 and East 450N, Rochester. Drivers: Michael W. Williams, 46, Converse and Brandon D. Weller, 26, Rochester. Both drivers were checked by paramedics. Williams’ vehicle hit Weller’s vehicle.
12:23 p.m. Friday, March 13, US 31, south of Wabash. Driver: Kevin B. Hughes, 66, South Bend. Hit deer.
Marshall County
Officers with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident:
10:28 p.m. Friday, March 13, US 31, north of US 30, Plymouth. Driver: Colin A. Straub, New Carlisle. Straub’s vehicle went off the south side of the ramp while merging from US 30 onto US 31, hitting several traffic posts. Straub overcorrected causing the vehicle to go off the east side of US 31, rolling over and ejecting Straub. Straub suffered road-rash, abrasions and lacerations. he was airlifted to Memorial Hospital for treatment.