One person received minor injuries and another received serious injuries when a recreational utility vehicle overturned at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, in Harrison County.
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According to the highway patrol, the crash occurred as Bradley Burke, 34, Gilman City, was operating a 2017 Polaris General 1000 on private property about a half mile east of Melbourne. The Polaris climbed a steep hill and overturned backwards. All occupants, including Earl Johnson, 56, Gilman City, and Christa Tate, 25, Trenton, were ejected.
Mr. Johnson was taken by private vehicle to Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany with serious injuries. Ms. Tate was taken by private vehicle to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton with minor injuries. Neither occupant was wearing a safety device.
The final resting position of the Polaris is unknown as it was moved prior to the state trooper’s arrival.
The accident was investigated by Tpr. T.B. Heintz, assisted by Sgt. J.J. Rongey and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department.