Ferdinand man LifeFlighted after SUV vs. UTV crash

A Ferdinand man and his passenger were injured when an SUV collided with the utility vehicle (UTV) they were in Thursday afternoon.

According to authorities, Edgar V. Ebert, 74, of 660S, was northbound on the shoulder of State Road 162 in a 2015 Polaris Ranger 325cc at about 12:35 p.m. When he attempted to turn west to cross the road, the Polaris was t-boned by a 2003 Ford Explorer driven by Sally Jo Stout, 29, of Giesler Road, Jasper, that was also northbound on State Road 162.

Investigators believe that Ebert was attempting to turn west onto County Road 815S when he crossed the highway.

Ebert was LifeFlighted to St. Mary’s Medical Center for injuries he received in the accident. His condition is unknown at this time. Leroy H. Witte, the passenger in the UTV, was taken to Memorial Hospital by ambulance for his injuries and was later transferred by helicopter to St. Mary’s as well. His condition is also unknown at this time.

Stout was not injured in the accident.

Both vehicles were considered a total loss.

Ferdinand Police Department, Ferdinand First Responders, Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services, and a Uebelhor and Sons wrecker assisted at the scene.