Capsule Reports - Friday, Dec. 19, 2025

Passing crash

Damage is estimated between $10,000 and $25,000 after a Pennville woman attempted to pass a Portland man while he was turning at the intersection of county road 100 North and U.S. 27, causing an accident about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Kamylee Stephens, 21, was driving a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee west on the road. She told police the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse in front of her was motionless, so she attempted to pass on the left. As she overtook the vehicle, driver Larry Jacobs, 65, began turning south into a parking lot and crashed into Stephens.

Turning accident

A Berne woman lost control of her car and hit another Berne woman’s vehicle at the intersection of North and Park streets in Portland about 6 a.m. Monday.

Reba Wendel, 20, was driving a 2024 Kia Sportage east on North Street when she attempted to turn south onto Park Street. Her car began sliding on the slick surface and crashed into a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 35-year-old Jessica Gentis.

Damage is estimated between $5,000 and $10,000.