Driver Rear-Ends Horse Buggy

The horse was okay, but the driver of the automobile was sent to the hospital.

(Switzerland County, Ind.)  - A driver was hospitalized after crashing into the rear of a horse-drawn buggy in Switzerland County Tuesday morning.

The driver of an automobile told deputies he was traveling on State Road 129 just south of Aaron Road at around 10:00 a.m. when he did not see the horse and buggy. The automobile then struck the rear of the buggy.

The driver of the vehicle was hospitalized with a minor injury, deputies said.

The lone occupant of the buggy refused treatment at the scene. Deputies said the horse was not injured.

Switzerland County Sheriff’s deputies were assisted by Moorefield Fire Department, Jeff-Craig Fire Department, and Switzerland County Emergency Response.

More from Local News

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club or enter your details below.
Rating *

Events

NWS: Tornados Confirmed in Aurora, Franklin Co., Florence, Carroll Co.

Damage surveys for June 18 were recently conducted and released.

INDOT Makes Changes at Busy Lawrenceburg Intersections

The changes occurred at Doughty Road and Tanners Creek Drive.

Water Tie-in Project Impacting Water Pressure for Greendale Residents

Some residents may experience low water pressure or a temporary loss of water service while the work is completed.

Twenty-one Softball Stars Named to 2026 EIAC All-Conference Team

Greensburg was the conference champion (12-1)

EIAC Names 2026 Baseball All-Conference Team

Twenty-two players earned the honor.

John Michael Montgomery I Love The Way You Love Me 13:06
Granger Smith Happens Like That 13:03
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 13:02
Billy Currington I Got a Feelin' 12:58