Vigo County, IN – A serious two-vehicle crash in Vigo County sent two drivers to hospitals Thursday afternoon, including one who was airlifted to Indianapolis after being ejected from their vehicle.
According to the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened at 1:56 p.m. at the intersection of US 41 and Howard Wayne Drive. Investigators said a black Hyundai SUV was traveling northbound on US 41 when a gold GMC SUV attempted to cross the northbound lanes to turn east onto Howard Wayne Drive. The Hyundai collided with the GMC, forcing the GMC off the roadway into a ditch.
Deputies reported that the GMC driver was ejected from the vehicle during the impact and flown to an Indianapolis hospital for treatment. The extent of that driver’s injuries is currently unknown. The Hyundai driver was transported to a local hospital for medical care.
The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office said the crash remains under investigation. No additional details have been released as of Friday morning.
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