Meade County Accident Injures 2 From California

A one vehicle accident occurred Monday morning at approximately 4:16 am at the US 54 and US 160 junction, 1 mile east of Meade. A 2021 Volvo truck being driven by Bryan Dinh Tran, 53, of Rosemead California was westbound on US 160. Near the US 54 junction, Tran failed to navigate the curve, crossed the center line and entered the west ditch. The Volvo overturned onto it’s driver’s side and came to rest facing east across the eastbound lane.

Tran, and a passenger in the truck, Carmen Lopez, 63, of Long Beach California were taken to Meade District Hospital with suspected minor injuries. Seatbelts were in use by both individuals.