West Lafayette man airlifted to hospital following Fulton County crash

FULTON COUNTY, Ind. -- The Fulton County Sheriff's Office reports deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 7000 block of S.R. 25 around 10:20 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9.

The initial investigation determined a 2016 Toyota Tacoma, driven by 44-year-old Gordon Heeter of West Lafayette, Ind., was traveling north on S.R. 25, while a 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, driven by 59-year-old James Rush of Logansport, Ind., was traveling north on S.R. 25 behind Heeter.

The report states Heeter was actively slowing down while entering Fulton.

Authorities say for an unknown reason Rush didn't slow down and struck the rear-end of Heeter, causing him to crash into a tree.

Heeter was taken to the hospital via helicopter.

Rush refused medical attention at the scene.

The report states both drivers had seatbelts on at the time of the crash.

Authorities say speed is believed to be a factor in the crash.

Drugs and Alcohol are not believed to be a factor.

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the crash.