The driver of this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van was flown by Parkview Samaritan helicopter after crashing into the back of a Peterbilt semitractor-trailer on US 30 at Etna Green on Thursday, Oct. 17.

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By Leah Sander
InkFreeNews

ETNA GREEN — A man was flown by helicopter after a wreck on US 30 at Etna Green.

The accident happened about 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in the eastbound lanes of US 30 just west of SR 19.

According to an Indiana State Trooper, the driver of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van failed to stop for a red light and crashed into the back of a Peterbilt semitractor-trailer.

The driver of the Sprinter was flown via Parkview Samaritan helicopter to Fort Wayne.

Also responding to the scene were Lutheran EMS, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Mentone Police Department and Etna Township Fire Department.

Parkview Samaritan helicopter is shown at the scene.