WHITLEY COUNTY — Five persons were injured, one fatally. in a two vehicle accident at 7:51 p.m. Sunday at 5210 E. US 33, in Whitley County. Katelynn C. Keller,21, Millstone Run, Churubusco, died later at Parkview Regional Medical Center from injuries suffered in the accident.

Injured were Nicholas S. Luangasa, 25, William Paul Drive, Bristol and Jennifer C. Solla, 21, Kershner Lane, Elkhart, both suffering pelvic fractures, and a one-year old, suffering from chest bruising. Also injured was Ethan R. Richardson, 23, Millstone Run, Churubusco, who suffered a wrist fracture. All injured were taken to Parkview Regional Medical Center. Solla was flown from the scene by Samaritan helicopter.

Whitley County Sheriff’s Department reports Luangasa was traveling north on US 33, between CR 700N and CR 550E, when it crossed the center line for an unknown reason. After crossing the center line, the Luangasa vehicle struck the Richardson vehicle head on.

Whitley County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by Churubusco Police and Fire Department and the Noble County Sheriff’s Department.