A car and small pickup collided Tuesday, Sept. 1, at about 5 p.m., reported Batesville Cpl. David Abel, who responded to the accident.
Douglas Schwering, 45, Batesville, was driving his truck north on State Road 229 and turning west on Arlington Drive when he failed to see a car traveling south on 229 operated by Stephanie Fullenkamp, 18, Oldenburg.
Batesville EMS 10 transported Fullenkamp to Margaret Mary Community Hospital.
About 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, another accident involving a car and pick-up occurred, according to Patrolman Jamie Straber, who responded.
Colin Rickelman, 29, Greensburg, failed to stop at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and State Road 46, hitting the driver’s side of a car driven by Tiffany Gunter, 20, Batesville.
Gunter was transported to MMCH by Batesville EMS 10. Rickelman was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was transported to the Franklin County Security Center, Brookville.
Ripley County Sheriff’s officers also assisted at the scene.
“The Batesville Police Department strongly encourages drivers to look for vehicles, especially when at intersections,” Abel said.
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