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Last updated on Monday, June 29, 2015
(TERRE HAUTE) - 67-year-old James Newton of Terre Haute is facing charges after losing control of his Polaris Ranger.
The investigation stemmed from a call placed to Vigo County Sheriff's Department of the crash, with the caller stating it included injuries. Mr. Newton and two juvenile female passengers sustained minor cuts and abrasions. Both the driver and passengers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.
Mr. Newton stated that he lost control of the vehicle, which struck a tree before overturning in a ditch. The Indiana Conservation Officer on scene believed the crashed vehicle to have extensive damage.
Mr. Newton has been cited with operating an off-road vehicle on a public roadway; a Class C Infraction. Indiana Conservation Officers encourage anyone riding off-road vehicles to always wear helmets and protective clothing.
All Vigo county roads are closed to off-road vehicle traffic.
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