On December 14th, 2023 at 09:45 AM, Newton County Deputies responded to the intersection of US 41 and SR 14 for reports of a personal injury crash involving two vehicles.

The preliminary investigation by Deputy Fenley indicates a Chevrolet Traverse (driven by a 68 year old Monticello, IL woman) was traveling Eastbound on CR 100 N when it failed to yield the right-of-way to a Northbound Peterbilt semi-truck (driven by a 61 year old Morocco, IN man). The collision caused disabling damages to both vehicles involved.

The female driver (sole occupant) of the Chevrolet was transported to an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

The male driver (sole occupant) of the Peterbilt was evaluated on scene.

Assisting agencies; Newton County 9-1-1 Communications, Newton County EMS, Newton County EMA, Morocco Fire Department, Lake Township Fire Department, Indiana DNR, and Morocco Police Dept.