Capsule Reports - Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023

Deer season

Two vehicles were towed after striking deer in Jay County recently.

Zane M. Massey, 20, Greenwood, was driving north on Indiana 1 just south of county road 900 North about 6:49 a.m. Thursday when a deer ran in front of his 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. He wasn’t able to avoid hitting the animal. Damage is estimated between $10,000 and $25,000.

Brenda Cline, 60, Portland, was driving her 2008 Ford Taurus X south on county road 400 South near the intersection with county road 700 East about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday when she hit a deer. Damage is estimated between $2,500 and $5,000.

Turning accident

A Portland man attempting to change lanes on Meridian Street hit a Muncie woman’s car with his truck about 10 a.m. Friday.

Charles Denney, 71, was driving his 2010 Ford F-150 east on the road at its intersection with Votaw Street. He told police he realized he was in the turning lane and needed to continue east, so he tried to pull into the eastbound lane. He didn’t realize the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox driven by 32-year-old Jessica Clevenger next to him, and he crashed into her. 

Damage is estimated between $2,500 and $5,000.