WHITE COUNTY, Ind. – Police in Indiana are investigating a double fatality involving two semi-trucks on Interstate 65 in White County, Indiana.
A release from the Indiana State Police (ISP) stated that the crash happened Wednesday just before 4:00 p.m. on Interstate 65 near the 194 mile marker.
ISP said its preliminary investigation indicates that a tractor-trailer was traveling northbound on I-65 in the left lane when, for reasons still under investigation, it left the roadway, entered the median, and crossed into the southbound lanes. At that time, another tractor-trailer was traveling southbound in the left lane. The northbound semi-truck struck the southbound semi, and both vehicles came to rest blocking the southbound lanes.
Despite life-saving efforts, two individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene. The identities of the deceased will be released at a later date after positive identification and notification of next of kin have been completed.
A third occupant was transported from the scene by EMS for medical treatment.
The crash remains under active investigation.
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