Two Injured after Accident in Marshall County

Two people were injured in a Wednesday evening accident at the intersection of Michigan Road and 4th Road in Marshall County.

An investigation at the accident scene found that Kevin Fleck, Sr. of LaPaz was traveling eastbound on 4th Road and stopped at the intersection. He proceeded through the intersection without seeing a vehicle driven by Brandon Heston, of Plymouth, who was traveling south on Michigan Road. Heston tried to avoid a collision but could not.

Kevin Fleck had to be extricated from the vehicle with the help of the LaPaz Fire Department. Fleck and a passenger, Pamela Fleck, both sustained injuries and were transported to South Bend Memorial Hospital by ambulance for treatment. Heston was not injured.

Police noted that safety belts were worn by all occupants of both vehicles.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the LaPaz EMS and fire department plus the Indiana State Police.