A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in connection with last week’s bus crash that claimed the life of Winamac Middle School student Owen Abbott. According to documents filed in Marshall Circuit Court Tuesday, Abbott’s mother, Britni Fritz, is suing the driver of the truck that allegedly crashed into the bus, along with the truck’s owner.
Name of Deceased Winamac Student Released, Fundraiser Started to Help Family with Expenses
The Winamac Middle School student who passed away as a result of Wednesday morning’s fatal crash near Argos has been identified as 13-year-old Owen M. Abbott.
Marshall County Coroner John Grolich noted that he was pronounced deceased at the scene. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed on Thursday, December 6th. Continue reading
