Afternoon accident

A personal injury accident occurred about 2:25 p.m. Thursday on County Road 25 North, just east of CR 300 West (Walker Lane), west of Greencastle. The vehicle, driven by Gregory Cochran, Greencastle, had been westbound on CR 25 North and went off the south side of the roadway, striking a large tree stump. Also in the vehicle at the time was David Simmerman, Greencastle, and a three-year-old child. The driver was not wearing a seat belt which contributed to his injuries. The passenger was restrained and walked away with no injuries. The child was also restrained and was not injured. Cochran was transported to the hospital by Operation Life. Greencastle Fire Dept responded as well. The accident is under investigation by Putnam County Sheriff's Department Deputy Riley Houghton. Photo courtesy Putnam County Sheriff's Department