DEKALB COUNTY, IN - Area Authorities are investigating a crash that injured a man and child. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. Friday night.
According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department the accident occurred in the 1600 block of County Road 14. Investigators say 37-year-old Nicholas Martz was traveling eastbound on County Road 14, and for unknown reason he crossed and the left the roadway.
Martz's Jeep then went up a ditch bank hitting a tree, before coming to a rest on its top.
An eight year old was in the Jeep at the time. He suffered minor injuries.
Medics flew Martz to a hospital via Samaritan with head and chest injuries. No other information was made available about his condition.
Police said alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
The incident remains under investigation.
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