News Release

At approximately 2:04 a.m., Tuesday, September 5, Deputy James Dulin with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office observed a white Chevrolet Silverado in the area of CR 1125W and CR 800N in Fulton County.

Deputy Dulin initiated a traffic stop but the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. As the vehicle approached a curve in the road in the area of 1100 E. and 675 S. in Starke County, the vehicle left the road and crashed before catching fire.

Two male occupants fled from the vehicle into a wooded area and a female rear passenger was detained. Deputy Dulin deployed his K-9, Agi, and made verbal announcements. The two males that fled surrendered after the K-9 announcements were made.

The driver was identified as Peter Dancy, 49, Rochester. The male passenger was identified as Tyler Kimbler, 27, Newberry, Mich. The female passenger was identified as Constancia Pena, 27, Argos.

As a result of the accident, Dancy was flown from the scene by Lutheran Air to South Bend Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries. The extent of his injuries and current condition are unknown at this time. Kimbler was transported to Northwest Health-Starke Hospital for treatment. The extent of his injuries and current condition are unknown at this time. Ms. Pena was released from the scene.

This incident is still under investigation and a report will be sent to the Fulton & Starke County Prosecutor’s Office for review of potential charge.

Assisting with the incident was Indiana State Police, Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS, Bass Lake Fire Department, and Lutheran Air Helicopter.