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Elizabethtown man struck multiple vehicles, fled police

Bartholomew County man charged after stealing a car hitting multiple vehicles.

 

The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of SR 7 and S 525 E in reference to a reported motorcycle crash with injury.  BCSO deputies were then advised that a maroon Jeep, involved in the crash, had fled the scene.  Deputies located the Jeep at a service station on SR 7 and US 31.  The driver, identified as Brandon Dye, 29, of Elizabethtown, fled into a field behind the building.

 

A BCSO K9 Unit was deployed and, a short time later, Dye was located at a residence on S US 31.  During the investigation, deputies found the Jeep had been reported stolen from Jennings County a short time prior to the crash.  It was also determined that Dye, while traveling north on SR 7, had struck 2 vehicles and a motorcycle all of which were also traveling north on SR 7. 

 

As the Jeep turned into the gas station, Dye struck a parked vehicle and fled the scene. 

 

Two motorists were transported to Columbus Regional Hospital and Dye was taken to the Bartholomew County Jail on the following preliminary charges:

3 counts – Leaving the scene of an accident

2 counts – Leaving the scene of an accident with injury

Intimidation with a deadly weapon

Possession of stolen property

Possession of paraphernalia

Intimidation on law enforcement

Resisting law enforcement

 

Dye remains in BCJ in lieu of $67,500.00 bond.

 

Other agencies on the scene included the Elizabethtown Fire Department, Columbus Township Fire Department, Columbus Regional Hospital EMS, R & R Towing, 31 Wrecker.

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