On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle crash on SR 124 near CR 500E in Bluecreek Township.
Shayle M. Mann, 29, of Decatur, was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche traveling eastbound. Shayle told investigators that she observed faint lights ahead of her but thought because they were faint that they were some distance from her.
Shayle stated that she turned her attention from the road and when she turned it back, she was upon a horse and buggy also traveling eastbound. She had come upon it too quick to avoid a collision and was unable to swerve around it as there was oncoming traffic.
The buggy’s operator, Samuel L. Schwartz, 54, and his passenger Mahlon S. Schwartz, 32, both of rural Decatur, were thrown from the buggy. The buggy was a total loss.
Both Mahlon and Samuel were transported to local hospitals for evaluation and treatment. Shayle was evaluated on scene by medics.
Deputies were assisted at the scene by an Indiana Conservation Officer, Monroe Fire and Adams Memorial EMS.
The investigation is still ongoing.