The lead off
- 21-year-old man seriously injured in Amish buggy crash in Adams County
- Crash occurred late Saturday night near 400 South and 200 East
- Driver ejected after buggy struck fence post; investigation ongoing
BERNE, IND. (WOWO) A 21-year-old man is hospitalized with serious injuries following a single-vehicle Amish buggy crash in Adams County late Saturday night, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Crash reported late Saturday night
The crash occurred on June 7, 2028, at approximately 11:15 p.m. in the area of 400 South and 200 East, where deputies responded to a report of a personal injury crash involving an Amish buggy.
According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, preliminary findings indicate the buggy was occupied by a single male driver who was observed slumped over in the seat prior to the crash.
Sequence of events under investigation
Investigators say the buggy left the roadway and struck a fence post, causing the driver to be ejected from the vehicle.
Authorities said it is currently unknown why the driver was slumped over before the crash occurred…