STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB)-Friday evening just after 9:50 pm, Steuben County 911 received a report of a 2-vhehicle head-on
collision on US 20 near CR 20 N in Steuben Counties rural Jackson Township. The 911 caller indicated that at
least one of the drivers involved was injured. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene along with other first responders.
Upon the arrival of initial deputies, they located a vehicle in the middle of US 20 and a second vehicle just off of
the south side of US 20. One of the drivers appeared to be trapped inside the vehicle. Initial crash scene
investigation indicated that a gray 2009 Nissan Rogue driven by 21-year-old Gabriel Malueg of Green Bay, WI
was traveling eastbound on US 20 while a blue 2018 Chevy Trax driven by 42-year-old George Gondwe (no address listed) was
traveling westbound on US 20. As the 2 vehicles entered a curve in the roadway near the intersection of CR 20 N, Malueg’s vehicle traveled left
of the center line and collided with Gondwe’s vehicle. The collision caused Malueg to suffer a serious injury to
his arm and become trapped inside the vehicle. Once he was freed from the vehicle by Orland Fire Rescue, he and Gondwe, who complained of chest pain, were both transported Cameron Hospital by Steuben County EMS for treatment. .
Due to the severity of the crash and injuries sustained, the Steuben County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team (FACT) was
called to the scene to assist in the investigation. Seatbelts were in use and airbags did deploy in both vehicles.
The roadway was dry and the weather was clear at the time of the crash. At this time, alcohol is not believed to
be a factor however, possible drug impairment is still being investigated, and those results are pending.
The crash still remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office and Steuben County FACT. Assisting the
Sheriff’s Office at the scene were Orland Fire Department, Steuben County EMS, Indiana State Police, Angola
Police, Orland Town Marshals Office, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement
Division.
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