By David Slone
Times-Union
ETNA GREEN — An Illinois truck driver was injured after a single-vehicle crash on Ind. 19 early this morning.
According to information from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, at 6:28 a.m. today, emergency personnel were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident in the area of 1676 N. 19, south of Etna Green involving a semi and trailer.
The semi was driven by Nedal A. Elabed, 36, from Mokena, Ill.
Elabed was northbound on Ind. 19 and, for an unknown reason, left the east side of the road and struck a tree.
Elabed had to be extricated from the vehicle and was flown by Samaritan helicopter to South Bend Memorial for treatment of his injuries.
Assisting at the scene was Etna Green Fire Department, Mentone Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, Mentone Police Department, Indiana State Police, Samaritan Air and Reichert & Knepp Wrecker Service.
