Sullivan, IN : Driver to hospital after one-vehicle accident near Indiana 54 and South Section Street in Sullivan on Monday, 23rd March, 2020

A one-vehicle accident about 7 a.m. today near Indiana 54 and South Section Street in Sullivan sent one person to the hospital and resulted in a temporary power outage, according to Indiana State Police.

Preliminary investigation shows Genevieve Stone, 70, of Linton, was driving a 2003 Buick westbound on Indiana 54 and failed to observe a stop sign at its with South Section Street.

Stone’s vehicle ran off the roadway striking several trees and an electrical box. The vehicle came to a rest in a ditch about 60 feet off the roadway in a wooded area. Power to the south side of Sullivan was shut down until Duke Energy could make repairs.

The investigation revealed Stone failed to observe the stop sign due to a preexisting medical condition. Stone was taken to Union Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Troopers said seat belt use prevented more severe injuries.

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