A motorist was seriously hurt in a crash in South Lindsey Township late Tuesday morning.
At 11:26 a.m., a 2013 Jeep Patriot was traveling west on Lost Valley Road when it veered off the roadway and struck a tree just west of Copeland Drive. 64-year-old Barbara S. Lomax of Warsaw was driving the vehicle and sustained serious injuries. Responders transported the victim to Research Hospital for treatment. The incident is still under active investigation.
Pole collisions frequently result in serious injuries and heavy damage. In this case, the vehicle was totaled, and that speaks to the severity of this crash. Motorists involved in similar scenarios have to be aware of various legal avenues available to them if negligence is discovered. Personal injury experts can discuss these options and when to pursue them.
