News Release

SILVER LAKE – A 36-year-old Wabash woman was airlifted by the Parkview Samaritan Air Ambulance, following an incident in southern Kosciusko County on Monday, March 22.

At about 9:02 a.m., the Kosciusko County 911 Communications Center was notified that Wabash County units were in pursuit of a vehicle that was nearing Kosciusko County. The pursuit was initiated because of concerns regarding the female driver’s welfare. The vehicle proceeded into a field in the 4000 block of East CR 1200S.

Officers were able to force entry into the vehicle after they observed that the woman was suffering from a possible self-inflicted neck injury.

The woman became combative with the emergency personnel as they were attempting to provide medical aid. She was airlifted by the Parkview Samaritan Air Ambulance and was in critical condition.

Assisting agencies included Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Pierceton Police Department, Claypool Police Department, Sidney Fire Department, Silver Lake Fire Department, Parkview EMS and Parkview Samaritan Air Ambulance