Elkhart County, IN (July 11, 2025) — A tragic collision involving a horse-drawn buggy and a pickup truck left one man injured and a horse dead Wednesday evening near Nappanee. The incident unfolded around 5 p.m. on July 9 along County Road 3, just south of County Road 50.

News sources show that the buggy, driven by a 74-year-old Nappanee resident, was traveling north on County Road 3 when the horse became startled by a combine operating in a nearby field. As a result, the buggy veered into the opposite lane, striking a pickup truck head-on.

The impact killed the horse at the scene. The buggy driver suffered multiple lacerations and was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Authorities confirmed that no citations have been issued in connection with the accident.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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