Motorist injured in single-vehicle crash Saturday

Saturday, January 15, 2022
Greencastle firefighters work to extricate a motorist who was injured in an incident on U.S. 231 north of Greencastle Saturday afternoon.
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A Greencastle woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 231 near the viaduct just north of the city Saturday afternoon.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Putnam County EMS and the Greencastle Fire Department were dispatched to the incident, which occurred across from County Road 25 South, at about 1:30 p.m.

It has been determined that Tiffany Allen, 32, Greencastle, was traveling northbound when, according to a witness, her vehicle suddenly veered sideways and crashed into a tree.

A Good Samaritan directs traffic as first responders work the scene early in the operation.
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Injuries were initially reported as being unknown at the time of the dispatch. However, firefighters had to extricate Allen.

Cpl. Scott Ducker said that based on the damage and the witness’s statements, Allen’s speed being too fast for road conditions was a likely factor in the incident.

Though the exact nature of her injuries is still unknown, Allen was transported to IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

The sheriff’s office, as well as a Good Samaritan initially, conducted traffic control. Meanwhile, Seniour’s Towing retrieved the vehicle.

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  • The viaduct is actually on the north side of town, as is CR 25 South.

    -- Posted by ValHalla84 on Sat, Jan 15, 2022, at 7:19 PM
  • Photo caption still says South of town.

    -- Posted by Ben Dover on Sun, Jan 16, 2022, at 12:28 PM
  • I am sure the health of the person is a higher priority

    -- Posted by beg on Sun, Jan 16, 2022, at 2:19 PM
  • That location is south of the county meridian line and is therefore US 231 south even though it is north of Greencastle. County road 25 south is south of the meridian line and is also north of Greencastle.

    -- Posted by Geologist on Sun, Jan 16, 2022, at 10:13 PM
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