Ripley County Man Backed Vehicle Into Building, Police Say

cops lightA Ripley County man was found unresponsive after police say he backed his vehicle into a building at high rate of speed.

It happened on Monroe Street in Napoleon around 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Officers say Odell Bruce Richardson, 66, of Osgood, started his red 2011 Chevrolet pickup and for reasons currently unknown, the pickup truck accelerated backwards across the parking lot a high rate of speed before striking a building.

Richardson was found unresponsive and transported to Margaret Mary Health. He was later airlifted to Methodist Hospital for treatment.

Authorities believe the accident may be a result of a medical condition as the investigation is ongoing.