Capsule Reports - Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023

Cow hit

Damage is estimated between $2,500 and $5,000 after a cow ran in front of a Portland man’s vehicle, causing an accident along county road 200 South about 6:44 p.m. Nov. 29.

Todd R. Eley, 57, was driving his 2016 Polaris Ranger along the road when a cow ran in front of his path, according to a Jay County Sheriff’s Office report. He wasn’t able to stop before hitting the animal. Eley’s vehicle was towed due to disabling damage.

Deer hit

Damage is estimated between $10,000 and $25,000 for three vehicle accidents involving deer in Jay County recently.

Donna L. Durham, 39, Hartford City, was driving a 2002 Ford F-150 northwest on Como Road near county road 900 South about 6:10 p.m. Friday when a deer ran in front of her path. Durham swerved to avoid hitting the deer, causing the vehicle to roll into the field. The truck was towed, with damage estimated between $10,000 and $25,000.

William H. Bolka, 67, Muncie, was driving south on U.S. 27 just south of county road 300 North about 5:44 p.m. Saturday when a deer ran in front of his 2018 Toyota Tundra. 

Bolka crashed his vehicle into the animal, causing between $10,000 and $25,000 in estimated damage.

Zavier A. Lee, 27, Portland, was driving along county road 300 North near the intersection with county road 750 West about 8:10 p.m. Nov. 27 when a deer ran in front of his 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. Lee wasn’t able to avoid hitting the animal, causing between $10,000 and $25,000. Lee’s vehicle was towed.

Applications open

The Portland Foundation is now accepting applications for its winter grant cycle, the Pennville Endowment Fund grant, winter teacher creativity mini grants and scholarships. Applications are available at portlandfoundation.org. For more information, email [email protected] g or call (260) 726-4260.