Medical Episode May Have Caused Vigo County Crash

Vigo County—This afternoon at 1:23, Indiana State Police and Vigo County emergency agencies responded to a one vehicle crash on Devonald Avenue just east of Rosedale Road. 

user29410-1455826464-media1Preliminary investigation revealed a silver 2008 Chevrolet HHR was eastbound on Devonald Avenue and left the roadway on the south side, traveled approximately thirty feet, and struck a tree. It appears the driver, 23-year-old Gregory Ray Lough of Terre Haute, IN., may have suffered a medical episode and lost control. Lough was transported to Terre Haute Union Hospital for general treatment and observation. Any injuries are believed to be minor. 

The crash was investigated by ISP Master Trooper Jason Owen. Assisting were ISP Sergeant Joe Watts, Vigo County Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Hopper, Otter Creek Fire/Rescue, Trans Care EMS, and Lambert’s Towing.

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