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On-duty Vigo County sheriff’s deputy involved in accident
TERRE HAUTE — Indiana State Police troopers and other emergency agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday on Chamberlain Street at Audrey Avenue. The crash involved an on-duty Vigo County sheriff’s deputy and another motorist.
Preliminary investigation revealed a southbound vehicle was stopped on Chamberlain Street, attempting to make a left turn onto Audrey Avenue. A blue 2002 Dodge Intrepid driven by 29-year-old Kristopher L. Mumma of Jasonville also was southbound on Chamberlain Street approaching the stopped vehicle. Mumma failed to adequately slow or stop his vehicle and veered into the northbound lane to avoid impact with the stopped vehicle. Mumma’s vehicle collided with a northbound 2007 Ford Crown Victoria driven by Vigo County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Tim A. Gossett, 50, of Terre Haute.
Investigators believe Mumma’s attention was diverted to articles inside his vehicle, causing him to not have adequate time to stop.
Mumma was transported to Union Hospital for treatment of a left leg injury and other pain. He was expected to be treated and released.
Gossett also was transported to Union Hospital for treatment of neck, shoulder and back pain. He was expected to be treated and released. Gossett was on routine patrol at the time of the crash.
Mumma was cited for driving left of center. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Seatbelts and air bags were in use.
The crash was investigated by Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Chip McKee. He was assisted by Senior Trooper Troy Cobb; Vigo County sheriff’s deputies; Trans Care Ambulance and Seelyville Fire/Rescue.
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