Crime & Safety
Howard County, IN Crash Kills 1, Injures 4 at US 31 and SR 26
Close-up of a red rectangular taillight on the side of a white ambulance vehicle. The light is glowing intensely. In the soft-focus background, another emergency vehicle with flashing lights is visible, suggesting a scene at twilight.
Photo: Country Herald
Howard County, IN – One person was killed and four others were taken to hospitals after a Chrysler Pacifica and semi collided Wednesday evening at US 31 and State Road 26 in Howard County, according to Indiana State Police.
According to Indiana State Police, troopers responded just before 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, to the intersection southwest of Kokomo. A preliminary investigation found a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica was traveling north on US 31 before exiting onto State Road 26.
At the same time, a 2003 Peterbilt semi tractor-trailer was traveling east on State Road 26. Police said the Chrysler entered the intersection and was struck by the Peterbilt.
Investigators noted that motorists exiting US 31 onto State Road 26 encounter a stop sign, while eastbound State Road 26 traffic does not have a stop sign.
Despite lifesaving efforts, a passenger in the Chrysler was pronounced dead at the scene. The person's identity was being withheld pending release by the Howard County Coroner's Office.
The Chrysler's driver was flown by helicopter to an Indianapolis-area hospital for treatment. Three additional Chrysler passengers were transported to area hospitals. Police did not release information about the severity of their injuries.
The Peterbilt driver was not injured.
The Indiana State Police Crash Reconstruction Team is assisting with the investigation, which remained active. Kokomo police and fire personnel, Howard County Community EMS, St. Vincent EMS, Harrison Volunteer Fire Department, Tipton County emergency personnel and the Howard County Coroner's Office also assisted.
No further information was immediately available.
