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Clinton Neal, 34, of Marengo, Killed in ATV accident

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Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 10:56 PM

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal ATV accident that occurred in Crawford County Tuesday evening. Clinton Neal (34) of Marengo, died after crashing his ATV on Ross Road, outside of Marengo.

Neal was riding a Polaris ATV with a friend at approximately 8:30 p.m., when he lost control, drove into a ditch and flipped the ATV. Neal was not wearing a helmet and was ejected and struck a tree.

Alcohol and excessive speed are believed to have been contributing factors; Toxicology results are pending. The incident remains under investigation by Indiana Conservation Officers.

Assisting agencies at the scene included the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department, Marengo Fire Department, Crawford County EMS, and the Crawford County Coroner’s Office.

Indiana Conservation Officers strongly encourage riders to always wear a helmet and necessary safety equipment when operating an ATV.

SOURCE: Indiana DNR Law Enforcement District 8

Elsie Reed, Roy Pickett and Mary Pickett Injured in Head-on Crash

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Indiana State Police sent this bulletin at 05/31/2017 04:14 PM EDT

Crawford County – A two-vehicle crash in English Wednesday injured three Crawford County residents.

At 1:35 P.M., 84-year-old Elsie Reed of Eckerty was northbound on Indiana Avenue in English in her 1994 Ford Tempo, and was attempting to turn west onto State Road 64. Reed failed to see an eastbound 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, driven by 48-year-old Roy Pickett of English, and turned in his path. Reed tried to avoid colliding with Reed, but instead crashed nearly head on.

Reed was transported to Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, where she was treated for injuries to her head, hand, and knee. Pickett was taken to University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky due to complaints of chest pains. Pickett’s passenger, Mary Pickett, was also treated for chest pains and a loss of feeling in her feet.

Seatbelts were in use at the time of the crash and reduced the severity of injuries sustained. The Indiana State Police was assisted at the scene by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department, English Volunteer Fire Department, and Crawford County EMS.