A Warsaw man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle early this morning. Emergency personnel responded around 5:30 a.m. to a 911 call stating a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle on CR 150W just north of CR 300N in Warsaw, according to a release from the Kosciusko County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team. Officers found Michael C. Keener, 22, Warsaw, lying in the roadway with severe injuries. Keener was immediately transported by Multi-Township EMS to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, in critical condition. FACT investigators stated that Keener had been walking southbound on CR 150W when a vehicle driven by Darrell E. Young, 46, Warsaw, approached traveling southbound. Young told police he didn’t see Keener until the last minute because Keener was wearing dark clothing. Young also said it appeared Keener was crossing the roadway as Young attempted to swerve. After striking Keener, Young’s vehicle continued across CR 150W and struck a utility pole on the east side of the roadway. Young was not injured. Officers stated the crash is still under investigation pending legal blood tests required by state law. FACT was assisted by Warsaw Police Department, Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department.
