Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 - Capsule reports

Disregarded stop

Damage is estimated between $25,000 and $50,000 after a Muncie man disregarded a stop sign at the intersection of Indiana 67 and county road 600 South, causing a car accident about 8:41 p.m. Tuesday.

Tyrus J. Thompson, 53, was driving a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox west on county road 600 South as he approached the intersection with Indiana 67. He disregarded the stop sign at the intersection, according to a Jay County Sheriff’s Office report, and drove across the highway. He collided with a northeast bound 2014 Ford Explorer driven by 16-year-old Kennedi N. Teegarden of Pennville.

Teegarden complained of chest pain, and she was transported to IU Health Jay for evaluation. Thompson complained of lower body pain. Teegarden’s passenger, Jocelyn Minch, also complained of chest pain.

Thompson was cited with an infraction for failing to stop at the intersection. Both vehicles were towed.

Distracted driving

Two Bryant residents were injured after a Portland man drove into their buggy along county road 650 North about 6:20 p.m. Monday.

Adam R. Brenneman, 22, was driving a 2019 Honda Accord west on the road near county road 150 West. He told police as he drove over a hill, he looked at his phone. At the same time, Jerry and Mervin Wickey were riding in a horse and buggy east on the road. Brenneman crashed into their buggy.

Jerry Wickey, 12, was thrown from the buggy, and sustained a back injury. Mervin Wickey, 56, sustained an upper arm injury. They were both transported to the hospital for their injuries.

Brenneman was cited with an infraction for holding a telecommunications device while operating a vehicle. His vehicle was towed, with damage estimated between $25,000 and $50,000.