Two teens were injured and transported to the hospital after the driver swerved to avoid a deer, causing the vehicle to hit a utility pole, flip, then slam into a residence.
Two teens were injured and one house was damaged in Wednesday morning crash. Photo courtesy of GCSD Deputy Carpenter.
The crash involving one vehicle occurred around 6:58 a.m. today, Wednesday, January 15, in the area of State Road 45 and Johnson Lane in eastern Greene County.
Deputy James Carpenter of the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, the investigating officer, responded along with personnel from the Center Fire Department the Greene County Ambulance Service and Sturgis Towing.
Tyrus D. Horn, 19, Bloomington, was driving a tan 2001 Ford Expedition northbound on SR 45 with one passenger onboard, Tory McCraw, age 17.
Deputy Carpenter said Horn told him a deer ran onto the edge of the roadway and he swerved in an effort to miss hitting the deer. The vehicle then ran off the north side of the highway and hit a utility pole.
Deputy Carpenter reported the vehicle then flipped over onto its top, then slid and hit the residence of Gerald Hammer.
Carpenter said the crash caused damage to both the inside and outside of the Hammer home. The residents were at home at the time of the crash but they were not injured.
Horn was transported by Greene County Ambulance to IU Health Bloomington Hospital with pain to his ribs and a laceration in his rib area.
McCraw was transported by Greene County Ambulance to IU Health Bloomington Hospital with pain in her legs and head.
No further information regarding their injuries or conditions has been released.
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Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 116 calls and incidents from Monday, March 3-Friday, March 7, 2025, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 111 calls and incidents from Monday, Feb. 10 to Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, including:
Bruce Button, age 70, of Cincinnati, OH and Worthington, passed away at 8:40 am on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at I.U. Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Troy, NY on September 28, 1954, the son of Dale & Ann (Colquhoun) Button.
Nellie Yvonne ‘Connie’ Dayhoff, 88, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton. She was born on September 20, 1936 in Linton to Clifford William and Eva Mae (Blough) Lynch. Connie married the love of her life, John Dayhoff, Jr. on June 2, 1955.
Jennifer Ann Crites, age 47, of Worthington, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity. She was born in Bedford on March 18, 1978, the daughter of Robert Paul and Elizabeth Ann (Porter) White.
Micki Elaine Church, 84, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with loved ones by her side, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Linton. She was born on February 9, 1941 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Max Earl and Cordy ‘Berti’ (Lashbrook) Hopkins. Micki married the love of her life, Jerry D. Church on October 11, 1959.
Justin David Sprang, age 20, of Linton, passed away due to an accident, at 8:45 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Justin was born, along with his twin brother Jared, on December 21, 2004, the son of David Michael and Shelley Ann (Fisher) Sprang.
Joshua David Newton, age 39, of Petersburg, formerly of Linton, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born in Linton on March 27, 1985, the son of James E. and Tamberly L. (Poe) Newton.
Larry D. Beverstock, 84, of Cloverdale, Indiana, passed away, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home with loved ones by his side. He was born on September 25, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri to Bard Bertram Beverstock and Iris (Robison) Beverstock Love. Larry married his loving wife, Sandy S. (Bloom) Beverstock on March 9, 1995.
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Two teens injured in Wednesday morning crash
/ Anna RochelleTwo teens were injured and transported to the hospital after the driver swerved to avoid a deer, causing the vehicle to hit a utility pole, flip, then slam into a residence.
Two teens were injured and one house was damaged in Wednesday morning crash. Photo courtesy of GCSD Deputy Carpenter.
The crash involving one vehicle occurred around 6:58 a.m. today, Wednesday, January 15, in the area of State Road 45 and Johnson Lane in eastern Greene County.
Deputy James Carpenter of the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, the investigating officer, responded along with personnel from the Center Fire Department the Greene County Ambulance Service and Sturgis Towing.
Tyrus D. Horn, 19, Bloomington, was driving a tan 2001 Ford Expedition northbound on SR 45 with one passenger onboard, Tory McCraw, age 17.
Deputy Carpenter said Horn told him a deer ran onto the edge of the roadway and he swerved in an effort to miss hitting the deer. The vehicle then ran off the north side of the highway and hit a utility pole.
Deputy Carpenter reported the vehicle then flipped over onto its top, then slid and hit the residence of Gerald Hammer.
Carpenter said the crash caused damage to both the inside and outside of the Hammer home. The residents were at home at the time of the crash but they were not injured.
Horn was transported by Greene County Ambulance to IU Health Bloomington Hospital with pain to his ribs and a laceration in his rib area.
McCraw was transported by Greene County Ambulance to IU Health Bloomington Hospital with pain in her legs and head.
No further information regarding their injuries or conditions has been released.
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GreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries and sometimes other news from Greene County, Indiana.
Latest Jail Logs
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, April 4, 2025:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, April 3, 2025:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, April 2, 2025:
Latest Activity Logs
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 116 calls and incidents from Monday, March 3-Friday, March 7, 2025, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 111 calls and incidents from Monday, Feb. 10 to Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, including:
Court News & Records
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court March 17-March 21, 2025:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, March 17-March 21, 2025:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, March 17-March 21, 2025:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court March 10-March 14, 2025:
Latest Obituaries
Bruce Button, age 70, of Cincinnati, OH and Worthington, passed away at 8:40 am on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at I.U. Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Troy, NY on September 28, 1954, the son of Dale & Ann (Colquhoun) Button.
Nellie Yvonne ‘Connie’ Dayhoff, 88, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton. She was born on September 20, 1936 in Linton to Clifford William and Eva Mae (Blough) Lynch. Connie married the love of her life, John Dayhoff, Jr. on June 2, 1955.
Martin W. Baysinger, 60, of Linton, IN passed away at 9:13 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his home in Linton, IN.
William D. "Bill" Myers, 84, of Midland, IN passed away at 7:19 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025 in Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.
Nolan "Jack" Jean Wilson, 89, of Linton, IN passed away March 31, 2025 at his residence.
Jennifer Ann Crites, age 47, of Worthington, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity. She was born in Bedford on March 18, 1978, the daughter of Robert Paul and Elizabeth Ann (Porter) White.
Micki Elaine Church, 84, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with loved ones by her side, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Linton. She was born on February 9, 1941 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Max Earl and Cordy ‘Berti’ (Lashbrook) Hopkins. Micki married the love of her life, Jerry D. Church on October 11, 1959.
Justin David Sprang, age 20, of Linton, passed away due to an accident, at 8:45 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Justin was born, along with his twin brother Jared, on December 21, 2004, the son of David Michael and Shelley Ann (Fisher) Sprang.
Joshua David Newton, age 39, of Petersburg, formerly of Linton, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born in Linton on March 27, 1985, the son of James E. and Tamberly L. (Poe) Newton.
Larry D. Beverstock, 84, of Cloverdale, Indiana, passed away, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home with loved ones by his side. He was born on September 25, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri to Bard Bertram Beverstock and Iris (Robison) Beverstock Love. Larry married his loving wife, Sandy S. (Bloom) Beverstock on March 9, 1995.
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