Serious Granger crash among dozens reported

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Dec 2, 2008 at 12:36 AM EST

Story Updated: Dec 2, 2008 at 12:36 AM EST

Icy road conditions and several inches of snow contributed to dozens of accidents Monday, including a serious crash in Granger.

St. Joseph County 911 dispatchers said a 17-year-old driver hit a tree about 9 p.m. near Indiana 23 and Cherry Road.

The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to Memorial Hospital in South Bend, according to Ron Brentlinger, the incident commander for Harris Twp. Fire at the scene.

The crash was one of a number of accidents in Michiana, including a collision between a semi driver and an SUV at the Notre Dame exit of the Toll Road about 5 p.m.

St. Joseph County assisted Indiana State Police at the scene, where authorities say one person was treated and released for minor injuries.

Additionally, authorities told WSBT-TV that about 25 crashes happened on the Toll Road between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, along with an additional 20 slide-offs.

About 15 accidents were reported in the county between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec 2 at 4:42 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I know this kid. He's a shy guy but he's a good person. I'll be praying for him.

Tuesday, Dec 2 at 11:26 AM Tot wrote ...

Why weren't schools cancelled this morning? The roads were icey and dangerous.

Tuesday, Dec 2 at 8:24 AM concerned counselor at a HS wrote ...

Please pray for my 17 year old student in this wreck. He might not make it. Please tell your teenagers especially, to be careful driving in this weather !!!

Tuesday, Dec 2 at 6:53 AM cathy wrote ...

2 WORDS!!!!!!!!!!!! SLOW DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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