Accident happened overnight Saturday, November 25
(HOLTON, Ind.) -- One person was seriously hurt in a crash that occurred near the Otter Creek Covered Bridge this past weekend.
Ripley County deputies say the single-vehicle accident happened shortly after 12 a.m. Saturday on County Road 850 West near Holton.
The vehicle was on fire when deputies arrived, while the two occupants had already exited the vehicle.
Cameron Gehl, 20, of Osgood, was the passenger in the car, according to police. Deputies say he was seriously injured and needed assistance walking.
Gehl was airlifted to a Cincinnati hospital with undisclosed injuries.
Deputies say 20-year-old Nathan Scoggins, of Osgood, was the driver of the vehicle and he was arrested.
Officers believe alcohol was a factor in the crash and charges are pending.
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