Area Accident Reports
Kosciusko County
Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents:
- 10:27 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, South SR 15, north of West CR 200S, Warsaw. Driver: Michael R. Smith, 50, East Branson Street, LaFontaine. Smith’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $5,000.
- 5:12 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, West SR 25, west of South CR 550W, Warsaw. Driver: Jody A. Hart, 64, North SR 25, Rochester. Hart’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $10,000.
- 5:57 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, West US 30, west of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Drivers: Donald W. Lawson, 45, West Old Faithful Drive, Hebron; and Deonte D. Haymon, 26, Kentucky Street, Gary. Lawson said he was passing Haymon’s vehicle when his vehicle lost traction, resulting in a sideswipe collision. Haymon reported abdominal and shoulder pain from the accident. A passenger in Haymon’s vehicle, Shaniyah M. Hayes, 17, Gary, reported neck pain. Damage up to $50,000.
Warsaw
Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident:
- 7:07 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, US 30, near North CR 150W, Warsaw. Drivers: Abdull J. Ileeye, 37, West Burnsville Parkway 319, Burnsville, Minn.; Carlos Nunez, 47, South Morton Street, Warsaw; and Melissa L. Popp, 51, Clinic Court, Warsaw. Ileeye disregarded a red light and hit Nunez’s vehicle. Nunez’s vehicle then spun through the intersection and hit Popp’s vehicle. Ileeye complained of chest pain and was taken to Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital. Nunez had a cut to his head and complained of back pain. He was taken to Parkview Hospital. Popp complained of back pain. Damage up to $10,000.