Connersville pedestrian dies after being struck along Indiana 1

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. — A Connersville man died after being struck by a car on Indiana 1.

Levi M. Cregar, 41, died at IU Well being Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis from his accidents, in response to Sheriff Randy Retter in a information launch.

One other Connersville man, Robert Lee McKinney Jr., 53, was in Wayne County’s jail Friday afternoon due to the Thursday evening accident. McKinney was initially arrested on a Degree 4 felony working a motorized vehicle whereas intoxicated leading to severe bodily harm; nevertheless, Retter stated the cost shall be up to date as a result of Cergar died.

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Sheriff’s officers responded about 11:50 p.m. Thursday to a pedestrian struck at Indiana 1 and Boyd Street, which is between Cambridge Metropolis and Milton, the discharge stated. The investigation revealed that McKinney was driving a 2003 Dodge Dakota southbound when he struck the pedestrian.

Cregar obtained therapy on the scene earlier than being transported to the hospital.

The sheriff’s investigation continues, in response to the discharge.

Wayne County Emergency Communications Heart, Cambridge Metropolis Police Division, Centerville Police Division, Reid Well being Emergency Medical Service, Cambridge Metropolis Fireplace Division and Stamper’s Towing Service assisted the sheriff’s division.

5 teenagers in crash

One other Thursday evening crash resulted in 5 youngsters being handled and launched after complaining of ache.

The crash occurred about 11 p.m. Thursday within the 2000 block of Niewoehner Street, in response to Retter. Investigation signifies a 2004 Ford Focus was touring northbound about 60 miles per hour when it failed to barter a curve and went right into a ditch. The ditch’s incline resulted within the car tilting onto its passenger aspect.

5 occupants from Centerville included 4 17-year-olds and a 15-year-old, the discharge stated. All complained of ache and obtained medical evaluations.

Pardo’s Towing eliminated the car from the ditch.