(LaPorte County, IN) - A suspected drunk driver caused a serious injury motor
vehicle crash in LaPorte County last evening.
41 year old James Geise of Dyer is charged.
The crash occurred on U.S 20 at 250 East about 6 p.m.
Police say a pick-up truck driven by Geise struck an oncoming vehicle
head on.
According to police, 24-year old Rachel Mattes of South Bend was airlifted with
critical injuries.
Her passenger, 22-year old Anthony Herron of Plymouth sustained an injury
to his upper body.
Police say the crash happened when Geise veered around a vehicle stopped
in the westbound lanes to make a lefthand turn.
Geise could face anywhere from a one to six year sentence on the most
serious charge.