Two Injured -- One Critical -- After Motrocycle-Buggy Crash
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Chris Tulley-
MILFORD – A motorcycle and buggy crash west of Milford has left one person in serious condition and a second in critical condition Thursday afternoon. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Dept. deputies and emergency personnel responded at 3:07 p.m. to a reported motorcycle and buggy crash on CR 1350N, near CR 200W. Responders located the motorcycle driver, identified as Tracy A. Newcomer, 58, Nappanee, in the roadway. Newcomer was airlifted from the scene and taken to Parkview Region Medical, Fort Wayne, in critical condition with head and multiple injuries. Kosciusko County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team members stated that a preliminary investigation into the crash determined that Newcomer had been traveling westbound on CR 1350N. A horse and buggy, being controlled by Willis Lehman, 76, Nappanee, allegedly entered onto the roadway from a private driveway in front of Newcomer. Newcomer collided with the rear portion of the buggy, partially ejecting the passenger, Frieda Lehman, 58, Nappanee. Frieda Lehman was transported to the South Bend Memorial Hospital in serious condition with leg, chest and back injuries. Willis Lehman was reportedly not injured in the crash. Officers stated that the crash is still currently under investigation. Kosciusko County FACT was assisted at the scene by members of the Milford Fire Department, Nappanee EMS, Milford Police Department, Lutheran EMS Kosciusko, Indiana State Police and the KCSD.
