Rushville, Ind. — A dog credited with saving the lives of four children in a Rush County crash is missing and the owner is looking for help from local residents.
Driver of the car, Austin Underhill, says he was on State Road 3 near State Road 244 Saturday around 9:30 p.m. with four children when a van crossed the centerline causing him to run off the road. When the airbag deployed it pushed Underhill out of the driver’s side door. Underhill suffered a broken hand and abdominal injuries.
During the impact their dog, Simba, the Great Dane stood up, absorbing the impact and prevented the children from hitting the rear of the front seat. Underhill believes Simba’s actions prevent serious injury to the children.
Following the crash, Underhill saw Simba running from the crash with an injury to one his front legs. The dog was last seen in the Rushville area. Information about Simba can be left by calling 765-716-7815.
