On Wednesday December 20, 2023 the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious personal Injury vehicle crash on SR 124 near CR 500 E in Bluecreek Township.
Shayle M. Mann, age 29 of Decatur, was operating a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche traveling eastbound. Shayle stated that she observed faint lights ahead of her but thought because they were faint that they were some distance from her.
Shayle stated that she turned her attention from the road and when she turned it back to the road, she was upon a horse and buggy also traveling eastbound. She had come upon it too quick to avoid a collision and was unable to swerve around it as there was oncoming traffic.
The buggy’s operator, Samuel L Schwartz age 54 of rural Decatur and his passenger Mahlon S Schwartz age 32 also of rural Decatur, were both thrown from the buggy. The buggy was a total loss from the collision.
Both Mahlon and Samuel were transported to local hospitals for evaluation and treatment. Shayle was evaluated on scene by medics.
Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Indiana Conservation Officer, Monroe Fire and Adams Memorial EMS.
The investigation is still ongoing.