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One Dead in Accident Near Johnson Road

(La Porte County, IN) - A Union Mills man died in a single vehicle crash Friday.

 

Shortly before noon, first responders were called to CR 300 North, west of Johnson Road. Police say a westbound 2010 Ford Explorer crossed the center line and the eastbound lane, striking a tree on the south side of the road and overturning.

 

The driver and lone occupant, 65-year-old Gregory W. Crites, was trapped in the vehicle, which was resting on the driver’s side. Upon extrication, Crites died at the scene.

 

No further information regarding the accident has been released.

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