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Mother and 2 children seriously injured after service truck runs stop sign, crashing into car on U.S. 41 and U.S. 136 East near Veedersburg, Indiana

Modified Date: 
Wed, 10/04/2023 - 10:26am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Family of 3 hospitalized after Fountain Co. crash

Witnesses told police that a service truck that was north bound on U.S. 41 failed to obey a four-way stop and struck the side of a vehicle heading west on U.S. 136. The vehicle hit was has a mother and her two children inside. Initially, all three were sent to Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital in Crawfordsville with life-threatening injuries. But then the woman was taken to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and the children were transported to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. The driver of the truck, 38-year-old Gerald Sheppard of Morgantown, Indiana, refused medical treatment on the scene.

When someone has been seriously injured in a car crash in Veedersburg, they must deal with medical bills and lost wages.

After a serious car collision, it is crucial to quickly get the information needed to make good decisions. Getting appropriate medical treatment is just one aspect of recovering. Getting help in handling the personal injury insurance claim that will begin financial recovery is another.

If the injuries are serious, it is best to contact an experienced Veedersburg injury lawyer for a free, no-obligation consultation. Serious injury accident claims are hard to handle without the help of a good lawyer who understands the process. Learn more about how an experienced Veedersburg car accident attorney can help.

Traumatic brain injuries are not uncommon in catastrophic car accidents, and injured people face significant challenges and require ongoing medical care. They and their family need all the financial resources available to move forward. A good Veedersburg brain injury attorney can help by handling the personal injury claim after a serious car crash.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Red Light/Stop Sign
People Involved: 
Gerald Sheppard
Roadway: 
U.S. 41 and U.S. 136 East
City: 
Veedersburg, IN
County: 
Fountain County, IN
Area: 
Indianapolis, IN

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