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Madison County - A secondary crash is an incident that occurs as a direct or indirect result of a previous incident. This morning around 9:15 a.m. traffic was slowed on I-69 SB, at the 214mm exit, due to a crash just south of the exit blocking the left lane of I-69.

A Ford van, driven by Stuart Mounts, age 52 of Indianapolis, was at the rear of the backup when a 2005 Dodge, driven by Kerry D. King, age 21 of Chesterfield, was driving too fast for the road and traffic conditions and rammed into the rear of the van.

After hitting the van the Dodge ran off the right side of the road over an embankment. The driver of the Dodge, Kerry King, was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital in Anderson for a complaint of back pain. The driver of the van had neck pain but refused treatment at the scene.

The crash was investigated by Master Trooper Chris Noone, who said that "seat belt usage was effective in preventing further injury in this crash." Noone cited King for Speed Too Fast for Existing Road and Traffic Conditions. Approximately 18-20% of crashes in Indiana are "Secondary Incidents," or happen in the backup caused by an initial incident.

IN-TIME (INdiana-Traffic Incident Management Effort) is a multi-discipline effort with the purpose of having traffic incident responders, from all disciplines, following agreed-upon policies and procedures focused on the Open Roads Philosophy.

First Responders, after ensuring their own personal safety and the safety and security of any incident victims, have as their top priority reducing congestion and the higher risk of secondary incidents for public/motorist safety. For more information on secondary crashes and IN-Time, visit their web site at http://www.in.gov/intime/2338.htm