Two hospitalized after collision Saturday

Monday, July 12, 2021
A two-car collision involving this blue sedan sent two motorists to the hospital Saturday afternoon.
Courtesy Greencastle Fire Department/DANIEL HENDRY

Two motorists were seriously injured in a two-car collision on Greencastle’s east side Saturday afternoon.

At 2:38 p.m. Saturday, a two-vehicle accident at Indianapolis Road and 10th Street resulted in injuries to both drivers.

Mark Wood, 55, Greencastle, was westbound in a 2013 Buick with a green light on Indianapolis Road, Sgt. Chris Jones reported, when a northbound 2005 Dodge Durango, driven by Brandon Prosser, 27, Greencastle, entered his path and a collision resulted.

Wood was reportedly trapped in the vehicle until he could be extricated by Greencastle firefighters and transported to the hospital.

A front-seat passenger in the Prosser vehicle said the driver suffered a seizure as he was northbound on 10th Street and continued through the red light into the intersection.

Prosser was removed from the vehicle by EMS and taken to the hospital.

Total damage in the accident was estimated at $10,000-$25,000.

Putnam County EMS, PMH Ambulance out of Roachdale and an ambulance from Amo were also at the scene.

In addition to assisting with medical, Greencastle Fire also cleared debris from the roadway. They went back into service at about 4:05 p.m.

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  • Details about this accident are in the Scanner portion of Monday's Banner. I'm surprised the reporter didn't update this article.

    -- Posted by Ben Dover on Wed, Jul 14, 2021, at 8:20 AM
    Response by Brand Selvia - Staff Writer, Banner Graphic:
    The accident reported in Tuesday's Scanner occurred on County Road 350 North on Friday. This accident occurred on Saturday at the intersection of Indianapolis Road and 10th Street: https://www.bannergraphic.com/story/2894590.html
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