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The article discusses a car crash that occurred during a police pursuit in Oaktown, Indiana. On July 21, Indiana State Police responded to a crash on US 41 at Old US 41 after receiving information that a stolen 1997 Dodge Dakota was traveling south on US 41. Sullivan County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to stop the truck but the driver refused to stop and continued driving south on US 41. The pursuit ended when the driver collided with another vehicle in Knox County.
The crash investigation revealed that all three juvenile passengers in the stolen vehicle were reported missing from Vigo and Owen Counties. The 16-year-old male driver of the Dodge Dakota was approaching the intersection of US 41 and Old US 41 when he attempted to turn right onto Old US 41. However, he was traveling too fast and collided with the driver’s side of a 2006 Chevrolet Impala that was stopped at the stop sign. The driver of the Chevrolet Impala, identified as 88-year-old James Mayall, was airlifted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the Dodge Dakota and a 16-year-old female passenger were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital for minor injuries and later transported to Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village. Another passenger, a 15-year-old male, was airlifted to Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, and his current condition is unknown.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of police pursuits and the potential consequences that can arise. It also emphasizes the importance of responsible driving and following traffic laws to prevent accidents. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and authorities will continue to gather information to determine the full extent of the incident..
