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Leslie Anna Gentry was driving southbound on State Road 7 when her car began drifting left of center for an unknown reason, causing it to collide with the grain truck. Her car then struck the truck's rear wheels, dislodging the truck's axle. The truck driver, Leonard R. Meek, 77, of North Vernon, was not injured.
Debra Shelton was driving her Ford Explorer on State Road 7 as she slowed for a turning vehicle. Sherriff's deputies say she was struck from behind by another SUV. 25-year-old April Sidwell was in her vehicle with her four children when her vehicle collided with Shelton's Explorer, sending it into the pond. Two Indiana State Troopers went into the pond, pulled Shelton from her seat belt to the surface and performed CPR. All injured persons were transported to the Jennings County emergency room. No word yet on whether there are charges associated with the crash.