Dubois County accident sends two to hospital for treatment

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Yesterday morning around 10am, authorities responded to a vehicle crash in Ferdinand. The crash occurred on State Road 162 just north of Interstate 64. 45-year-old Derrick Carter, was operating a box truck northbound on State Road 162 when the vehicle traveled off the west side of the roadway.

Carter was flown to St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville for treatment of his injuries. 42-year-old Juanito Lyons, was a passenger in the vehicle. Lyons was transported by ambulance to Jasper Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries. The accident is still under investigation by the Indiana State Police.