WARSAW — Nine people were hurt — including two with serious injuries — in a crash on US 30 that closed all or parts of traffic in both directions for nearly 90 minutes.

The two-vehicle accident happened at 5:39 p.m. between a pickup truck and a box truck at the intersection of US 30 and CR350 West.

Indiana State Police say a preliminary investigation indicates that a Chevrolet Silverado driven by 44-year-old Jorge Moyotl, of Warsaw, was traveling northbound on CR350W. It crossed the eastbound lanes of US 30 but failed to yield to westbound traffic.

The pickup pulled into the path of a GMC box truck driven by 23-year-old Usiel Martinez of Bremen.

Moyotl and a backseat passenger, Fidela Acuahuitl, 44 of Warsaw, were flown to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne by two Lutheran Air ambulances with serious injuries.

Martinez and a passenger in the GMC were both taken to a local hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

Another adult and four juvenile passengers in the Chevrolet were taken to local hospitals with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

The lack of seatbelt use is believed to have been a factor in the number of injured. A news release from ISP said there were too many occupants in the Chevrolet.

Neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected to be factors in this crash.

US 30 was temporarily shut down to land the Lutheran Air ambulances and to load patients.

The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Warsaw Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Warsaw Fire, Lutheran EMS and Krause Towing.

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WARSAW — The basics of first aid will be taught at the next community health series presentation at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on Thursday, April 25 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Lutheran EMS leadership and Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital educators will teach the fundamentals of emergency first aid.

Participants can actively engage in the four crucial processes of emergency first aid: assess, plan, execute and evaluate. Attendees will be divided into groups during this session to receive practical instruction. The education is designed for all age groups. Highlights include:
• Introduction to the basics of CPR
• Administering Narcan: when and how to use
• How to stop a bleed in an emergency situation
• Signs of a stroke: BE FAST
• What to do if an adult or infant is choking

Additionally, attendees can renew or receive CPR certification for $20 payable by cash or
check.

This community session will take place in the hospital’s administrative classroom. Please
RSVP by Monday, April 22 by calling (260) 435-7787 or emailing
CommunityRelations@LHN.net.

The Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital Community Health Series features monthly medical experts educating and encouraging the community to live a healthier lifestyle.

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WARSAW -- A large contingent of first responders and local officials from Warsaw attended St. Ignatious prep school hockey team's return to the ice Sunday night -- two months after a bus crash in Warsaw injured 16 people from the school.

Among those attending the game in Chicago were Warsaw police, Lutheran EMS, Warsaw-Wayne Fire territory, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital and Warsaw Community Schools.

The accident on Saturday, Nov. 12, happened shortly after the hockey team left a restaurant in Warsaw in a bus and was struck by a semi-truck as it crossed U.S. 30 on East Center Street.

Sunday night's game marked the team's return to action.

The school reached out to officials in Warsaw ahead of time and invited them to attend in appreciation of the assistance provided after the crash.

Local participants gathered for a reception and Lutheran EMS Director Alicia Mediano, dropped the puck right before the start of the game.

“A lot of times in our field, we see them in the worst of their worst. And then, we don't really get to see the outcome,” Mediano said.

“So to watch the boys play last night and to see their excitement and see them in their element was something that it's definitely a memory that will be cherished for me for my career.

Mayor Joe Thallmer said the gesture was overwhelming. He said the coach and parents told him they hope the gathering provides some closure for the school.

“It was probably one of the most emotional events I've been to in my twelve years as mayor -- it was really special," Thallemer said.

The driver of the truck, Victor Santos, of Brooklyn N.Y., is suspected of being intoxicated and faces 26 felonies in the case.

Three players are still recovering from the accident.

The game was played at the same arena that serves as the practice facility for the Chicago Blackhawks and is about three blocks from the United Center.

In the game, St. Ignatious defeated Marmion Academy, 5-0.

To check out WNDU's coverage, click here.

[caption id="attachment_73850" align="aligncenter" width="652"] Lutheran EMS Director Alicia Mediano (center and silhouetted ) drops the ceremonial puck at Sunday's game between St. Ignatgious and Marmion Academy in Chicago. Photo provided by WNDU.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_73849" align="aligncenter" width="696"] Here is an uncropped photo of the St. Ignatious hockey team and others taken Sunday night by WNDU.[/caption]

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