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Drunk Driver Collides With Canoe Bus
12 Aug
Summary
- Man faces multiple felony charges including DUI causing injury.
- Crash involved a passenger bus from Sugar Valley Canoe Rental.
- Incident occurred on U.S. 41 south of Indiana 47 on July 24.
A crash on U.S. 41 in Parke County on July 24 has led to multiple felony charges against Michael A. Thomas, 35, of Crawfordsville. The incident occurred when Thomas, traveling south, allegedly drove left of center and collided with a northbound passenger bus operated by Sugar Valley Canoe Rental. Several passengers were on board the bus at the time of the accident.
Thomas is charged with causing serious bodily injury while operating a vehicle intoxicated, a Level 5 felony. Additional charges include operating while endangering a person less than 18 years of age, theft-use when property is a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance. He was apprehended at his residence and is currently in Parke County Jail.
