2 in hospital after Marshall County crash

By ANITA MUNSON, Tribune Staff Writer

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PLYMOUTH — Two men remained hospitalized Tuesday after a two-vehicle accident at 5:40 p.m. Monday at the intersection of U.S. 31 and 4A Road.

Marshall County police said Jay Drudge, 32, of Plymouth, was airlifted from the scene to Memorial Hospital South Bend, suffering from internal injuries. A hospital spokeswoman said Tuesday that Drudge is in serious condition.

He was a passenger in the vehicle driven by Michael Rex, 31, of Argos, who was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth, then transferred to Memorial Hospital with neck and arm injuries, police said. His condition was fair, hospital officials said Tuesday.

Police said the Rex vehicle was eastbound on 4A Road at 5:40 p.m. Monday, and was attempting to cross the northbound lane of U.S. 31. Rex told police that he looked to the south to check for oncoming traffic and did not see the northbound vehicle until he was struck in the passenger side.

Terry Sullivan II, 33, of Twin Lake, Mich., was the driver of the northbound vehicle on U.S. 31. Police said he told them he was driving at about 60 mph and did not see the Rex vehicle enter his path until it was too late. The Sullivan vehicle’s front end struck the Rex vehicle.

The impact sent Rex’s 2004 Dodge Durango into the ditch on the northeast corner of the intersection, where it then rolled over, ejecting Drudge from the passenger seat, and landing on the driver’s side, facing north.

The Sullivan Chevy Trail Blazer was pulling a 16-foot trailer. The Trail Blazer spun around, coming to rest on U.S. 31 north of the intersection, and the trailer was disconnected from the vehicle.

Sullivan was taken to Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth where he was treated for face and hand abrasions, police said, and later released.

Sullivan’s passenger, Adam Harris, 43, of Muskegon, Mich., also was treated for head abrasions at SJRMC Plymouth and later released, police said.

Marshall County Sheriff’s Department personnel were assisted by Indiana State Police, the LaPaz Town Marshal, LaPaz Firefighters and EMS, Plymouth firefighters and EMS, and Med Flight.

The incident remains under investigation, pending results of lab work, police said Tuesday morning.

Friday, Jun 20 at 6:23 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Jay and Mike are so very lucky to be here today.... after seeing the vehichle it is no more than a miracle that these guys are here today. As far as a drug test being done.... of course a toxicology report was ran on all drivers and passengers involved in the accident due to the severity. It is awful that some people have to make such negative assumptions before they know the facts. Alcohol/drugs was not the factor and did not impair any of the drivers or passengers involved in this accident.

Friday, Jun 20 at 6:18 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Jay and Mike Rex are both out of the hospital and recovering. Whoever anonymously questioned a drug test being done... of course a toxicology report was ran due to the severity of the accident. And NO.... alcohol/drugs did not impair the driver in this accident. It is awful that some people have to make such negative assumptions. It was an accident and unfortunatly accidents happen. Jay and Rexy.... hope you have a fast recovery.

Friday, Jun 13 at 3:18 PM plymouth wrote ...

No he is not in a coma just medicated

Friday, Jun 13 at 8:53 AM ARGOS RESIDENT wrote ...

Hang in there Mike & Jay! I have known Mike my whole life he's a good guy!

Friday, Jun 13 at 8:42 AM Anonymous wrote ...

IF IN IS STILL NOT ALERT, DOES THAT MEAN HE IS IN A COMA? JAY HAS BEEN IN MY THOUGHTS!

Friday, Jun 13 at 8:00 AM Plymouth wrote ...

He is doing a little better but is still in seriuos condition. They are worried about liver & kidney damage. He is still not alert but seems to be doing better

Thursday, Jun 12 at 2:08 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Has anyone heard any updates on Jays condition?

Wednesday, Jun 11 at 10:50 AM Plymouth wrote ...

I was told the MIke & Jay had just left Applebees probably have a few...I was also told the other driver didnt have correct plates on the vehicle or the trailer and should not have been on the road either. Im sure MIke does need to be tested for drugs and alcohol however Jay knew about if MIke was on anything and took that chance when getting into the vehicle.

Wednesday, Jun 11 at 10:44 AM S. Cain wrote ...

Jay and Mike will be in my prayers! Get better soon!

Wednesday, Jun 11 at 10:17 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Hope police gave Mike a drug test. Before people start slamming me, trust me, he needs to be tested. Also, two years after my car accident, we found out that the guy that caused it should have been tested, by that time it was too late!

Wednesday, Jun 11 at 8:57 AM Anonymous wrote ...

LOOKING FOR UPDATES??

Wednesday, Jun 11 at 7:40 AM Anonymous wrote ...

any updates on Mike or Jay? My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families

Tuesday, Jun 10 at 5:20 PM anon wrote ...

Very similar to the accident in Fulton Co that involved the teens. The teens were criticized for being teens as to why the accident happened. This just goes to show that it CAN AND DOES happen to anyone at any age!

Tuesday, Jun 10 at 3:31 PM butch chillicothe,ohio wrote ...

jay has been a friend for a long time. thinking and praying for you and your family!

Tuesday, Jun 10 at 2:50 PM Angel - Plymouth wrote ...

Hopefully Jay comes out of this ok... Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family!

Tuesday, Jun 10 at 2:32 PM B Hensley wrote ...

Prayers for Jay Drudge and Mike Rex. Hate to hear about this and praying Jay comes out OK.

Tuesday, Jun 10 at 1:51 PM Anonymous wrote ...

What a terrible accident!

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