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Vigo County – The Indiana State Police Putnamville Post, with the assistance of the public, was able to locate the suspected vehicle involved in the fatal hit and run crash that occurred on 12-5-2023, on US 41 at Gilchrist Drive.
The investigation revealed that on 12-5-2023, Cedrick T. Rosette, age 22, of Terre Haute, was operating the vehicle that struck Gary B. Clark during the evening hours, resulting in Clark’s death. Rosette was taken into custody and transported to the Vigo County Jail. He is being held without bond.
Arrested and Charges: Cedrick T. Rosette, 22, Terre Haute, IN
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death, Level 4 Felony
Under the law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Photo: Cedrick Rosette
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Putnamville Post Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Crash
Vigo County – The Indiana State Police Putnamville Post is investigating a fatal crash which occurred last night on northbound US 41 at Gilchrist Drive. A pedestrian was struck by a red or maroon Dodge Avenger which then left the scene.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Daniel Organ, Trooper Rondell Shelton and Sergeant Kris Fitzgerald indicated at approximately 7:20 p.m., a male identified as Gary B. Clark, age 78, from Terre Haute, was attempting to cross US 41 at Gilchrist Drive. Clark was struck by a red or maroon Dodge Avenger which then left the scene.
As a result, Clark sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Vigo County Coroner’s Office. His family has been notified.
Anyone with any information about this investigation is asked to contact Trooper Daniel Organ or Sergeant Kris Fiztgerald at the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post in Greencastle at 1-800-225-8576. The suspect vehicle is a red or maroon Dodge Avenger with heavy front-end damage to the passenger side and front bumper.
Assisting Agencies: Honey Creek Fire Department, Vigo County Coroner’s Office, and Vigo County Sheriff’s Department.
There is no further information to release at this time.
Arrest Made in Fatal Hit and Run Crash in Vigo County, IN
Dec 5, 2023 | 2:03 PM
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