Early morning accident leaves two dead
Early morning accident leaves two dead Save Email Print
Noble County
Posted: 6:41 AM Nov 29, 2008
 Last Updated: 8:22 AM Nov 29, 2008
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A collision between a car and tractor trailer in Noble County leaves two dead.

It happened just after 1:30 Saturday morning at the US 33 and CR 200 N intersection.

A Mitsubishi Eclipse was traveling east on CR 200 N when the drove into the path of the northbound tractor trailer and was struck on the passenger side.

29-year-old Andrew Hill of West Lafayette was driving the Eclipse with 29-year-old Jeremy Tuttle of Albion in the passenger seat.

The Eclipse was spun around after being hit by the tractor trailor when Tuttle was ejected from the vehicle.

The tractor trailer continued traveling when it flipped onto the driver’s side off the east side of US 33. 52-year-old Barry Chitwood of Bristol was driving the tractor trailer and became pinned inside the cab when it flipped on its side.

When police arrived on the scene Hill and Tuttle were already dead, while Chitwood was still pinned inside the vehicle and was able to communicate with officers.

Chitwood was extracted from the vehicle and flown to Parkview Hospital with fracture injuries to both legs.

US 933 was closed for a couple hours Saturday morning while officials cleared the scene.

Noble County Sheriff's Department, Ligonier Police Department and Indiana State Police all worked on the accident.

State Police are still investigating.
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Posted by: Anonymous Location: Indiana on Dec 4, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Andy was a friend and a very special person. This is a tragic accident. God bless their families.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Portland, OR on Dec 3, 2008 at 01:10 AM
Andy Hill was an excellent friend and person in general. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the wonderful chance to come across him.
Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 1, 2008 at 07:13 PM
As I read the comments I see one thing that showed through...Several of Andy's friend's responded. Friends is what Andy was always about. I hope his family can hold on to this as the days go through. No matter what happens in an accident like this. Someone's special son, brother, or friend is still lost.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: indiana on Dec 1, 2008 at 07:04 PM
Andy was such a great guy and such a good friend, he will be so missed!
Posted by: Me on Dec 1, 2008 at 11:58 AM
May God be with the families.
Posted by: Andi Location: Washington on Dec 1, 2008 at 01:26 AM
Andy is my cousin. I have been looking all over the internet for more info about the location of the accident. I haven't really found what I have been looking for. Could someone let me know? Was it really at a crossroad or corner or what? This accident is horrible for all families involved, our prayers go out to all who have been impacted by this tragedy.
Posted by: Jeremy Location: Maryland on Nov 30, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Andy Hill was one of my best friends. I miss him a lot. It's been a tough day for us.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Lafayette,Ind on Nov 30, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Please - remember that no matter how it happened these 2 men are gone! I also have family members who drive semis AND I know the family of the driver who was killed. It is a TRAGEDY that any of this happened! PLEASE don't play the blame game until the WHOLE story is known - if ever! To the families of ALL the people involved in this accident - my heart goes out to you and I will being asking that God be with ALL of you!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: topeka, in on Nov 30, 2008 at 05:25 PM
why is everyone wants to blame the other person when a terrible accident happens ? first off, you have to think about the families that lost a loved one and the other is the person who survives. do not place blame unless you are SURE you know the facts.. i used to drive a big rig coast to coast till i found out i was pregnant and decided to give it up to raise my child. her father and i were co-drivers so please no smart remarks about a single female on the road. i have seen many accidents involving all sorts of vehicles and also have helped to clean many up as i also worked a towing and recovery service. i wish people would learn to pay attention when there are big rigs around and realize it takes at least a football field or more to stop that truck if loaded. i have lost several friends who were drivers because they avoided hitting someone who pulled out in front of them. please people, be aware of your surroundings the life you save could be yours.
Posted by: maze on Nov 30, 2008 at 11:36 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out, out, out into the night to right wrongs and bring criminals to justice!
Posted by: Truckers wife Location: South Bend on Nov 29, 2008 at 07:32 PM
It is so sad to hear about a death, no matter how the accident happened, we should think about all involved. This story doesn’t tell us much, was speed, drinking or drugs involved or was it just a young man that didn’t know the area and ran a stop sign? People should remember all involved, two young men are gone and the truck driver will not be able to work for who knows how long. Let’s remember all the families involved, pray for the ones that lost a family member and the trucker that will be laid up and have no income to pay his bills and provide for his family. My husband is a trucker; one of his biggest fears is someone pulling out in front of him and not being able to stop in time. Please think about what it takes for a large vehicle to stop and what it takes to avoid hitting you if you pull out or cut them off. Most truckers will put themselves in danger to avoid a smaller vehicle, they know most likely you will die if they hit you; they do NOT want that to happen.
Posted by: Larry Location: Indpls on Nov 29, 2008 at 06:52 PM
I'm amazed how many people have opinions about an incident they know very little about. I knew Andy and he would have a big laugh at your ignorant opinions.
Posted by: Robert Location: North Webster on Nov 29, 2008 at 06:28 PM
well if people would slow down and pay attention to the road and understand that a semi is not able to stop in the same distance as a car or pickup truck especially if he is loaded and if a semi is coming to a red light people should wait and make sure he can get the rigg stopped this could save a lot of lives.
Posted by: Bill Location: mishawaka on Nov 29, 2008 at 03:16 PM
It's tragic nonetheless.
Posted by: Bill Location: mishawaka on Nov 29, 2008 at 03:15 PM
ok BB, here goes...The truck driver was probably over his hours in the log book, trying to get home for the weekend. If he would have not gone over his hours, he would not have been there to get hit. That's how you blame the truck driver...for someone else's accident that he will have to live with for the rest of his life..some sleezeball lawyer has probably already contacted the 2 families about the lawsuit against the truck driver, his company, their ins company etc...
Posted by: Sharon Location: South Bend on Nov 29, 2008 at 02:38 PM
Two people are dead.do you idiots have no sympathy? What is wrong with you? That is why this world is the way it is. The families of these 2 men will be grieving for a long time. My thoughts and prayers go out to these familes.
Posted by: BB Location: Mishawaka on Nov 29, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Ok, come on all you idiots that blame trucks for every crash lets hear how you can blame this one..
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 29, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Ya maybe Obama will make more car laws.
Posted by: Robert Location: Mishawaka on Nov 29, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Dang cars! They should be outlawed and everybody forced to ride the train!

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