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Crash temporarily closes West 500 North
Vehicle slid off road and hit tree
Updated: Tuesday, 05 Feb 2013, 11:56 AM EST
Published : Monday, 04 Feb 2013, 3:04 PM EST
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) - Two teens ended up in the hospital Monday after their SUV crashed into a tree in Tippecanoe County.
The single-vehicle crash happened around 1:45 p.m. on West County Road 500 North.
Sheriff's deputies said Cody Gerlach, 16, had to be extricated after his car slid off the road and hit a tree. Deputies said he was not wearing a seatbelt. As of 10:45 p.m. Monday, Gerlach was listed in good condition at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health.
A passenger, Vanessa Loya, 17, was taken to Franciscan Saint Elizabeth East Hospital with minor injuries.
Deputies said they don't believe alcohol was a factor, but speed likely was. The crash remains under investigation.
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