Muncie,IN : Van hits pedestrian, sets stage for later crash on February, Tuesday 20th 2018

It was a difficult night in Eaton on Tuesday, as separate – but related – incidents landed one man in the hospital and another in jail.

About 7:35 p.m., a pedestrian was struck while crossing Ind. 3. near Indiana Avenue.

Eaton Police Chief Jon Snodgrass said the victim, an Eaton man, was hit by a southbound van, traveling 30 to 40 mph, in an area that isn’t well-lighted.

The victim – who suffered injuries to his head and abdomen – was taken by ambulance to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, and was later flown by Lifeline helicopter to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Snodgrass said the man – whose name was not available – was expected to recover.

Blood samples were taken from both the driver and the pedestrian, standard procedure in accidents involving serious injuries.

About 30 minutes later, a car traveling southbound on Ind. 3 crashed into a vehicle owned by the Eaton Fire Department, which was at the intersection with Delaware County Road 1100-N.

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Van hits pedestrian, sets stage for later crash