Two Jennings County deputies were injured in a crash early this morning while searching for a reckless driver.

According to reports from the Indiana State Police, who are investigating the accident, deputies were in the area of State Road 750 at O and M Avenue at about 4:30 a.m. when Reserve Deputy Jason Littrell was making a U-turn in his marked car. Littrell’s vehicle was struck in the rear driver’s side by Deputy Thomas Mellencamp’s patrol car.

Mellencamp was treated at Jennings St. Vincent for minor injuries. Littrell was also treated at Jennings St. Vincent for serious injuries before being flown to St. Vincent in Indianapolis. State police say his injuries are not life-threatening.