December 25, 2018
Marshall County Police responded to a two vehicle crash on December 20th that resulted in a Plymouth man being airlifted to a trauma center in South Bend.
The two vehicle accident occurred about 3:15 in the afternoon when Mr. Bickel attempted to cross US 30 and he drove into the path of a 1999 Century Buick driven by Rhiley Shafer of Walkerton.
John Bickel was airlifted to Memorial Hospital for possible head injuries.
Rhiley Shafer was transported by family to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth for abrasions on her hand.
The Marshall County Sheriff`s Department was assisted at the scene by Plymouth Police, Fire, & EMS, Indiana Conservation Officer, and Lyon`s Wrecker Service.
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