Juvenile airlifted following Wednesday dirt bike crash

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

HERITAGE LAKE — A juvenile was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital following a Wednesday-afternoon dirt bike crash.

The 17-year-old suffered possible head or internal injuries and was taken by StatFlight helicopter to a Level 1 trauma center.

Authorities are not releasing the name of the minor.

The crash occurred on private property in the Victory Hills neighborhood of Heritage Lake at approximately 1 p.m.

Responders from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, Floyd Township Fire Department, Bainbridge Fire Department and Putnam County Operation Life were all on the scene.

The investigation is being handled by Indiana Conservation Officers because it occurred on private property.

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