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Two local teens, John R. Droke, 17, 1716 E CR 700S, Claypool, and Meredith Semsibaugh, 17, 328 N Park Ave., Warsaw, were pronounced dead at the scene of a car-dump truck collision at 3:28 p.m. Friday on County Farm Road south of CR 300 S.
Droke, driver of the southbound car, reportedly came across the center of the roadway into the lane of a northbound dump truck driven by Carl D. Brovont, 34, 3254 E CR 550S, Warsaw.
Brovont stated he went to the right side of the road, then completely off the road in snow and icy conditions, and was unable to avoid the accident.
Seat belts were in use at the time of the accident. It is believed alcohol is not a factor in the incident.
The accident remains under investigation by the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department. Assisting at the scene was Warsaw Fire Department, Multi-Township EMS, the Warsaw Police Department and the Indiana State Police.
