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Teen Driver Ejected In Sunday Morning Crash
By: Sheila McCrea - Monday, April 17, 2023


DEKALB COUNTY, IN – A Sunday morning crash left an Angola teen with extensive injuries.

According to the The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, it happened just before 3 a.m. Sunday.

Authorities say 19-year-old Logan Trausch of Angola was traveling northbound in the 1700 block of County Road 61 when his truck left the roadway. The truck overturned multiple times in a field.

Reports indicate Trausch was thrown from the truck. The truck traveled about 50 yards from the roadway. Trausch was reportedly located 30 yards from the roadway.

Medics provided aid to Trausch, but he was eventually transported to a hospital by Parkview Samaritan.

He suffered head injuries and extensive cuts and scrapes to his shoulders and arms.

Authorities said speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash.

The accident remains under investigation.



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