I.U. Surgeon Killed In Car Crash

Last updated on Tuesday, December 14, 2010

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - An I.U. transplant surgeon was killed in a Michigan car crash during a snowstorm. 55-year-old Mark Pescovitz died Sunday.

Authorities say Pescovitz lost control of his vehicle, and a semitrailer hit his sliding car.

Pescovitz performed Indiana's first successful kidney/pancreas transplant at the I.U.

Medical Center in Indianapolis in December 1988.

1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com