Two-Vehicle Accident in Marshall County Results in One Fatality

Shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a fatal accident in the area of US 6 and Quince Road.

According to the crash report, 74-year-old Philip Braun was driving a white Chevy flatbed truck behind 69-year-old Judith Masterson who was traveling in a silver Buick Century. They were both going westbound on US 6. Continue reading

Nappanee Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident

Investigators with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department are looking into a motorcycle accident that occurred just before 2 a.m. Friday morning.

Police say Daniel Meyer was riding his 2003 Harley Davidson on U.S. 6 just west of Union Road when he lost control in the curve. He then crossed the westbound lanes and left the roadway on the north side of the highway, according to the report. Meyer was airlifted to Memorial Hospital with head trauma.

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North Liberty Woman Dies in Accident

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an accident that resulted in a fatality Wednesday night.

According to police, Melissa Newcomb, 29 of North Liberty, was southbound on Tamarack Road and approached 4B Road when she entered the intersection without stopping.  Her vehicle left the roadway and struck a concrete pillar.

The Polk Township Fire Department extricated her from the vehicle and was transported to St. Joseph Regional Medical Hospital in Plymouth where she later died.

Toxicology test results are pending through the Marshall County Coroner.  The accident is still under investigation.