Sullivan County—This morning at 9:13, Indiana State Police and Sullivan County emergency agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of US 41 at County Road 200 North near Sullivan.
Preliminary investigation revealed a 2008 Ford F-150, driven by 90-year-old Sonner Faught of Sullivan, IN., was eastbound CR 200 North and attempted to cross the southbound lanes of US 41. In doing so, Faught drove into the path of a southbound 2001 Ford Explorer, driven by 46-year-old Lisa M. Smith of Marshall, IL.
Sonner Faught was transported to Sullivan County Community Hospital for treatment of what is believed to be non-life threatening injuries.
Lisa M. Smith was transported to Sullivan County Community Hospital by family members for a post crash examination. Her injuries, if any, are believed to be minor.
The crash was investigated by ISP Master Trooper Polly Blackburn. Assisting were the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, Sullivan Police Department, and the Sullivan County Ambulance Service.
No citations were issued.
No pictures available.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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