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Crash #2008180439 Crash #2008180439
Fatalities 1
State INDIANA
County ELKHART
City ELKHART
Date Sept. 1, 2008
Time 8:28 p.m.
Location(41.6740028, -85.9702500) - Fatality Map - Google Maps
Street Name 1 Benham Ave
Street Name 2 Indiana Ave
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 3
Number of Vehicles in Transport 3
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 6
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 0
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 6
Number of Nonmotorists 2
Route Signing County
Rural / Urban Rural
Functional System Local
Road Owner Unknown
National Highway System Not in the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 0
First Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Angle
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Intersection
Type of Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dusk
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 20
EMS Notified Minute 28
EMS Arrived Hour 20
EMS Arrived Minute 28
Crash Related FactorNon-Occupant Struck by Falling Cargo, or Something Came Loose From or Something That Was Set in Motion by a Vehicle
Crash Related FactorPolice-Pursuit-Involved
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 25 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedReported as Deployment Unknown
EjectionTotally Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Unknown
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.39
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathSeptember
Day of Death1
Year of Death2008
Hour of Death20
Minute of Death28
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes0
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicMexican
Race White
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 60 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeveritySuspected Minor Injury (B)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseLap Belt Only Used
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationExtricated
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.06
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Air
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #2 (Pedestrian) Person #2 (Pedestrian)
Age 14 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypeBicyclist
Injury SeveritySuspected Minor Injury (B)
Vehicle which Struck Non MotoristVehicle #1
Seating PositionNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant (2005-Later)
Restraint System UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNonmotorist
EjectionNot Applicable
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Air
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationAt Intersection-Unmarked/Unknown if Marked Crosswalk
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #1 (Pedestrian) Person #1 (Pedestrian)
Age 13 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeBicyclist
Injury SeveritySuspected Minor Injury (B)
Vehicle which Struck Non MotoristVehicle #1
Seating PositionNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant (2005-Later)
Restraint System UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNonmotorist
EjectionNot Applicable
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Air
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationAt Intersection-Unmarked/Unknown if Marked Crosswalk
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #2 in Vehicle #3 Person #2 in Vehicle #3
AgeUnknown Age
SexSex Unknown
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedReported as Deployment Unknown
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #1 in Vehicle #3 Person #1 in Vehicle #3
Age 22 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseLap Belt Only Used
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Pontiac
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
NCSA Model 20
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
VIN 1G2WP5210WF2
Model Year 1998
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 35
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Tree (Standing Only)
Fire Occurence True
Driver Drinking Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Indiana
Driver Zip Code 46516
Non CDL License Type Not Licensed
Non CDL License Status Not Licensed
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Not Licensed
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 70
Driver Weight 230
Previous Recorded Crashes 99
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 99
Previous Speeding Convictions 99
Previous Other Moving Violations 99
Month of Oldest Violation Unknown
Year of Oldest Violation 9999
Month of Newest Violation Unknown
Year of Newest Violation 9999
Speeding Related Yes, Exceeded Speed Limit
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided With a Continuous Left Turn Lane
Total Lanes in Roadway Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device Traffic Control Signal (on Colors) Not Known if Pedestrian Signal
Traffic Control Device Functioning Device Functioning Properly
Pre Event Movement Unknown
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Unknown
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Unknown
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - CONFIGURATION M: BACKING, ETC. - Other Crash Type
Driver Related Factor Road Rage/Aggressive Driving
Driver Related Factor Police Pursuing This Driver or Police Officer in Pursuit (See Police Pursuits in Appendix C: Additional Data Element Information)
Driver Related Factor Driving too Fast for Conditions or in Excess of Posted Speed Limit (1982-2008)
Driver Related Factor Failure to Obey Actual Traffic Signs, Traffic Control Devices or Traffic Officers, Failure to Observe Safety Zone Traffic Laws
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Impaired Paraplegic or in a Wheelchair
Vehicle Event 1 Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Event 2 Tree (Standing Only)
Vehicle Event 3 Utility Pole/Light Support
Vehicle Event 4 Traffic Sign Support
Vehicle Event 5 Fire/Explosion
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Mazda
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
NCSA Model 35
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
VIN JM1BC1414W01
Model Year 1998
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 35
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 2 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Utility Pole/Light Support
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Indiana
Driver Zip Code 46514
Non CDL License Type Not Licensed
Non CDL License Status Not Licensed
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Not Licensed
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 71
Driver Weight 210
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 1
Month of Oldest Violation October
Year of Oldest Violation 2006
Month of Newest Violation April
Year of Newest Violation 2007
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided With a Continuous Left Turn Lane
Total Lanes in Roadway Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device Traffic Control Signal (on Colors) Not Known if Pedestrian Signal
Traffic Control Device Functioning Device Functioning Properly
Pre Event Movement Unknown
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Unknown
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Unknown
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - CONFIGURATION M: BACKING, ETC. - Other Crash Type
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Vehicle Event 1 Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Event 2 Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Event 3 Utility Pole/Light Support
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Vehicle #3 Vehicle #3
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 2
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Pontiac
Body Type 2-Door Sedan/Hardtop/Coupe
NCSA Model 22
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 1G2ZH5283541
Model Year 2005
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 35
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Functional Damage
Vehicle Towed Not Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Indiana
Driver Zip Code 46516
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions Restrictions Complied With
Driver Height 62
Driver Weight 103
Previous Recorded Crashes 1
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation October
Year of Oldest Violation 2007
Month of Newest Violation October
Year of Newest Violation 2007
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided With a Continuous Left Turn Lane
Total Lanes in Roadway Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device Traffic Control Signal (on Colors) Not Known if Pedestrian Signal
Traffic Control Device Functioning Device Functioning Properly
Pre Event Movement Unknown
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Unknown
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Unknown
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - CONFIGURATION M: BACKING, ETC. - Other Crash Type
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Vehicle Event 1 Motor Vehicle In-Transport
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