Witnesses to Indiana accident asked to step up

Newton County, IN sheriff's police are asking for witnesses to a traffic colission (Wednesday) to come forward.  Deputies respnded to a 9-1-1 call  concerning a 2-vehicle crash  on US 41 at State Road 10.  The investigation indicated a 23 year old Illinois man, driving a tractor/trailer, was traveling southbound at the intersection US 41 and SR 10 at Lake Village. The southbound driver disregarded the stop light crashing into another tractor/trailer traveling west bound. The second vehicle was driven by a 52 year old Missouri man.

 Police said the driver of the first vehicle refused medical attention on scene. The driver of the second vehicle was transported to an area hospital. His condition was unknown. 

Anyone that witnessed the crash is encouraged to contact Deputy Duncan 219-474-6081 ext 3112.

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