UPDATE: Air Care Called to Tractor Accident in Versailles

The accident occurred on Friday evening.

Photo by Versailles Fire Rescue.

Update published Tuesday, October 28 at 11:36 AM:

The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office has released an update on a tractor accident that occurred last Friday on Cook Road in Versailles.

During the investigation, it was determined that the tractor, driven by Joshua Rohrig, 27, of Versailles, was pulling a family hayride when its brakes failed while traveling downhill.

That resulted in the tractor crashing into a ditch.

Robert Lindermann, 61, of Milan, fell from the wagon, landing underneath the tractor tire. Lindermann was able to get out from under the tire before first responders arrived and was later airlifted from the scene with a back injury.

A 28-year-old female and a juvenile sustained injuries and were treated at the scene. 

Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the accident.

 

Original story published on Monday, October 27 at 7:31 AM:

(Versailles, Ind.) - Versailles Fire Rescue was called to an accident involving a tractor on Friday evening. 

The accident took place along South Cook Road around 6:00 p.m.

One person, whose name was not released, was airlifted from the scene and transported to an area hospital. The victim's status was also not released. 

 

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