This accident, involving 2 vehicles occurred on Thursday, January 25th 2024 at approximately 9:50 am. The driver of red Ford (2000) left of center. Injuries were reported. An officer from MCARTHUR (TOWNSHIP OF) Police Department was present at the scene and recorded the information contained in this report.
UNIT 1 WAS NORTHBOUND ON CR 130 IN THE AREA OF CR 56. UNIT 2 WAS SOUTHBOUND ON CR 13O IN THE SAME AREA. UNIT 1 DROVE LEFT OF CENTER AND STRUCK UNIT 2 HEAD ON. UNIT 1 WAS DISABLED IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANE; UNIT 2 WAS FORCED BACKWARDS FROM THE IMPACT AND CAME TO FINAL REST ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE ROAD IN A DRIVEWAY. 01/25/2024 MULTI COUNTY CRASH INVESTIGATION TEAM RESPONDED TO DOCUMENT THE SCENE VIA FIELD SKETCH; WHEEL MEASUREMENTS AND A DRONE WAS FLOWN OVERHEAD TO TAKE PICTURES TO LATER DOWNLOAD ONTO SOFTWARE FOR A SCALE DIAGRAM. DEP BOYD SERVED SEARCH WARRANTS FOR BLOOD RESULTS ON AT FAULT DRIVER OF UNIT 1 DUE TO SUSPICION OF DRUG USE AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN THIS CRASH (SEE CRIMINAL REPORT). DRUG PARAPHERNALIA WAS FOUND ON THE DRIVER'S PERSON AT THE HOSPITAL; AND SHE ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL STAFF AND SECURITY GUARD ALLEN HUFFMAN THAT SHE USED USED NARCOTICS RECENTLY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION NEEDED. 01/27/2024 NOTIFIED THAT THE DRIVER OF UNIT 2 SUCCOMED TO THE INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE CRASH AND WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED ON 01/27/2024 AT 04:32AM. CRASH REPORT AMENDED TO REFLECT THIS HAS NOW BECAME A FATAL CRASH AND WILL BE SENT TO STATE AND UPDATED ON LEADS. FURTHER INVESTIGATION STILL NEEDED.

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 32 years old, Female, Serious injury suspected Seatbelt: None Airbags: Deployed front |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 17 years old, Female, Fatal Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Deployed front |
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