Crash Lands Two in Hospital

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WABASH, Ind. – On August 02, 2017, at approximately 2:11 a.m. Sgt. Chad Galligan and Cpl. Josh Prater allege they observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed Westbound on Pike Street.  Cpl. Prater stated that he activated his red/blue emergency lights and siren to attempt to catch up to the motorcycle.  Cpl. Prater alleges the motorcycle continued westbound on Pike Street at a high rate of speed.   Cpl. Prater stated that on Pike Street near the city limits he observed the headlight on the motorcycle flash back at him.  Sgt. Galligan and Cpl. Prater arrived near Pike Street and 300 west to find that the motorcycle had left the roadway and crashed.  Wabash Police allege that the driver of the motorcycle, Calvin A. Unger, 27, Wabash was the lying on the ground with the appearance of severe injuries.  Wabash Police allege a female passenger was also located lying on the ground.  Wabash Fire was called to the scene and the male passenger was flown by helicopter to a Ft. Wayne hospital.  The female was transported by ambulance.  Wabash Police believe alcohol to be a factor in the crash.  Wabash Police obtained a blood sample from the alleged driver and are awaiting confirmatory results before any criminal charges could be filed.

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