Versailles Man Airlifted From Moped Crash

Ripley County Sheriff's deputies suspect alcohol was a factor in the crash.

(Versailles, Ind.) - Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in a crash that injured a Versailles man. 

Ripley County Sheriff's deputies responded to the crash on W. Tanglewood Road in Versailles around 1:03 a.m. Wednesday morning. 

Deputies say Tony Buchanan, 57, was the lone person involved in a mo-ped accident. 

Buchanan was airlifted from the scene but the extent of his injuries was not disclosed. 

The accident remains under investigation. 

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