Dirt Bike Accident NEW PARIS – Indiana conservation officers are investigating an off-road vehicle accident near 21658 CR 46, New Paris.
According to Indiana conservation officer Seth Owens, a dirt bike operated by Kenneth L. Miller, 62, New Paris, was southbound on a field when he hit a rut in the path and the dirt bike fell over.
The hard saddle bags that were on the machine trapped his left ankle between the ground and caused the left ankle to be fractured.
Miller was transported to Goshen City Hospital. Miller was treated for his injuries and released.
Indiana conservation officers remind the public to always wear a helmet while operating an off-road vehicle. Other units on scene included New Paris EMS, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana conservation officers.
ATV Accident TIPPECANOE – Indiana conservation officers are investigating an ATV accident at 2485 18th Road near Tippecanoe.
According to Indiana conservation officer Cpl. Ken Dowdle, an ATV, driven by Clint R Beldon, 40, Tippecanoe, rolled over causing Beldon to be thrown from the machine. This happened at approximately 9:59 p.m. Saturday.
Dowdle said speed and alcohol were contributing factors in the crash.
According to a witness, Beldon rolled the machine over and caused him to suffer head trauma and several abrasions and lacerations to his body.
Beldon was transported to Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
Units on the scene were Bourbon EMS, Bourbon Fire, Tippecanoe EMS, Bourbon Fire Department, as well as Bourbon Police and Indiana conservation officers.
Indiana conservation officers remind the public to always wear a helmet and to not drink and operate off-road vehicles.
