THE FOLLOWING IS AN INDIANA STATE POLICE RELEASE
WHITE COUNTY, – On October 14, 2026, just before 4:00 p.m., Indiana State Police responded to a double fatal crash on Interstate 65 near the 194 mile marker.
A preliminary investigation indicates that a semi 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 semi tractor trailer was traveling southbound in the left lane. The northbound semi 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. No further information is available for release at this time.
Indiana State Police would also like to thank a bystander who stopped at the scene and provided critical information to first responders while assisting with life saving efforts. Their actions and willingness to help were appreciated during this difficult incident.
Indiana State Police crash reconstructionists were assisted at the scene by troopers from the Lafayette and Lowell posts, the Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, Indiana State Police Special Operations, the White County Sheriff’s Office, the White County Coroner’s Office, Monticello EMS, Wolcott Fire Department and EMS, Jasper County EMS, the Indiana Department of Transportation, and Farney’s Towing.
