A Mentone teen was airlifted to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash near CR 500S. According to a report from the Kosciusko County’s Sheriff’s Department, at about 12:11 p.m. Sunday, Travis Schull, 17, of 3351 S. Ind. 19, Mentone, was driving his Ford Taurus north on Ind. 19 near CR 500S when he was struck by a Dodge Dakota, headed east. The impact sent both cars into a nearby field. The driver of the Dakota, Austin Holloway, 23, of 686 S. Ind. 19, Akron, told police he was trying to stop, but thought his brakes failed and he was unable to avoid the collision. Schull was listed in good condition as of this morning at Lutheran Children’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. Holloway reported no injuries. Damage was estimated at $25,000 to $50,000.
