On August 29th 2022 07:13pm, the Newton County 9-1-1 center received reports of a two vehicle crash on US 41 at SR 10 with bodily injury and entrapment.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a 55year old Massachusetts man, driving a tractor/trailer, was traveling East bound at the intersection US 41 and SR 10 and proceeded East when it crashed into another tractor/trailer traveling south bound. The driver of the first vehicle was extricated by fire and medical personnel. His condition is unknown at this time.  The tractor and trailer were towed to Village Motors due to poor condition.

The second vehicle was driven by a 62year old Virginia man. His condition is unknown at this time.

Names are being withheld at this time as the crash is still under investigation.  Anyone that witnessed the crash is encouraged to contact Deputy Duncan 219-474-6081 EXT 3112.

Assisting agencies:  Newton County 9-1-1, Newton County EMA, Indiana State Police, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Newton County EMS, Lake Township Fire Department and Indiana Department of Transportation.