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A Bremen man was killed Friday afternoon in an accident on U.S. 30 near Atwood.
Leonard D. Gooding, 80, of 103 N. Center St. #306, suffered massive head and internal injuries in the accident, which happened at about 12:41 p.m. Friday. He was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital, where he died.
According to the Indiana State Police, Gooding was northbound on CR 760W and did not stop when he came to U.S. 30. His van collided with a car driven by Timothy J. Kilty, 51, Lisle, Ill. Kilty was going east on U.S. 30 at the time of the accident.
Kilty suffered a lacerated arm in the accident, and his wife, Rosita E. Kilty, 51, complained of neck and foot pain. Both were taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital, where they were treated and released.
Both the Kiltys were wearing seat belts when the accident happened. Police believe the Kiltys' injuries were reduced because they were wearing their seat belts.
It is unknown whether Gooding was wearing a seat belt.
Damage to the Kiltys' car was estimated at $25,000.
