SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. 41 and SR 48 caused a traffic backup on Wednesday morning.
According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Matt Ames the wreck occurred when Nicholas Cartwright, 24, of Newton Illinois disregarded the stoplight at U.S. 41 and SR 48 and was hit by a 16-year-old driver. Cartwright was cited for disregarding the traffic signal.
Ames also noted that ISP worked the scene and traffic is able to get through, but that as of 8:40 a.m., the driving lane has been shut down for clean up.
Ames reported there were no injuries.
WTWO’s David Shepherd was on the scene and reported on the incident. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area while crews work on the scene.
