Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 - Capsule reports

Turning crash

Two Geneva men complained of pain after a Dunkirk woman drove into their path along Indiana 67, causing an accident about 10:16 a.m. Saturday.

Kimbra K. Hobson, 66, was driving her 2011 Ford Edge along county road 600 South and began to turn north onto the highway. At the same time, 34-year-old Jimmy W. Hough was driving his 1997 Chevrolet GMT-400 south on the highway. Hough’s vehicle crashed into Hobson’s car, causing both vehicles to go into a ditch.

Jimmy Hough complained of head pain. His passenger, 59-year-old Randy W. Hough Sr., 59, complained of upper leg pain. Randy Hough was trapped in the vehicle.

Damage is estimated between $10,000 and $25,000. Both vehicles were towed.

Turning accident

A Montpelier man turned into oncoming traffic along Main Street, causing an accident about 1:15 p.m. Thursday.

James Myers, 26, was driving his 2015 Fiat 500 and leaving a driveway at 628 E. Main St., Portland, when he turned into a northbound 2009 Chrysler 300 driven by 79-year-old James A. Spencer of Portland.

Myers was cited for driving without insurance and driving without proper proof of registration.

Damage is estimated between $2,500 and $5,000. Myers’ vehicle was towed.