Terre Haute, IN – Three people were killed and two others injured Monday morning after a head-on crash involving two SUVs in southeastern Vigo County, according to the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the collision happened around 8:05 a.m. at the intersection of State Road 46 and Lama Road. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage.
According to investigators, the driver and a passenger in one SUV were killed at the scene. A second adult passenger in that vehicle survived and was transported to a hospital for treatment of unknown injuries.
The driver of the other SUV also died in the crash. A juvenile passenger in that vehicle survived and was taken to the hospital with injuries that remain undisclosed.
The Vigo County Fatal Crash Team responded to investigate. Initial reports suggest that one of the SUVs crossed the center line, causing the head-on collision. Officials said the investigation is ongoing, and more details will be provided later.
The names of the victims are being withheld until families are notified.
This incident temporarily impacted traffic in the southeastern part of the county near Terre Haute. Drivers in the area may continue to see delays as authorities complete their investigation.
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