Car misses deer, strikes implements
February 14, 2020From Local Sources
SCHNELLVILLE — A motorist swerved and avoided a deer Sunday morning west of Schnellville but her car then struck two farm implements off the roadway.
Paige M. Boeckman, 26, Ferdinand, was westbound on Schnellville Road in a 2012 Chrysler 200 when the 8:15 a.m. accident occurred 750 feet east of County Road 400E, according to the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office.
Boeckman said she had swerved to miss a deer in the roadway when her car traveled off the north side of the roadway.
The Chrysler struck the tire area of a John Deere disc frame and then a six-row corn head before stopping facing south.
Total damage was estimated between $5,000 and $10,000.
A Berg’s Garage wrecker assisted.
More on DuboisCountyHerald.com
-
Joslyn's Journey
Joslyn Mehringer doesn’t remember every step of her winding journey. But how could she? It... -
County reports 6 new COVID-19 cases
The Dubois County Health Department reported today six new positive cases of COVID-19. -
Meeting highlights SE Dubois referendum
The declining student enrollment, the revenue shortfall, the lack of necessary resources. At a... -
County reports 7 new COVID-19 cases
The Dubois County Health Department reported Thursday seven new positive cases of COVID-19. -
Dunkin' to open in October
Sagar Desai knows many people need their coffee before their days can begin, and he’s... -
Authority dealing with $1.5M cash flow problem
At the Dubois County Airport Authority's Monday evening meeting, board members discussed an... -
County reports 2 new positive COVID-19 cases
The Dubois County Health Department reported today two new positive cases of COVID-19. -
Couple featured on HGTV's 'Caribbean Life'
Andrea and Kurt Rohleder of Ireland will be featured on an HGTV show Sunday night.
