Crime & Safety
Monroe County, IN Crash Update: Bloomington Motorcyclist Dies
Bloomington, IN – A 61 year old Bloomington man has died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash Friday near South Fairfax Road and East Will Sowders Road in Monroe County, authorities announced
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-09-13T20:08:46.956Z
Bloomington, IN – A 61 year old Bloomington man has died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash Friday near South Fairfax Road and East Will Sowders Road in Monroe County, authorities announced Sunday.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff 's Office, the motorcyclist was involved in the crash Friday, Sept. 12. The sheriff's office issued an update Sunday confirming that the rider had died as a result of his injuries.
Authorities have not publicly identified the man. His name is being withheld while officials work to notify his next of kin.
The crash occurred near the intersection of South Fairfax Road and East Will Sowders Road, south of Bloomington. The area is in Monroe County, roughly 50 miles south of Indianapolis.
The sheriff's office did not provide additional information in its update about what led to the crash, whether another vehicle was involved or the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Investigators continue to examine the crash, and no determination about its cause was announced Sunday.
The fatality marks a tragic outcome following Friday's motorcycle crash and serves as a reminder for drivers and riders traveling through the Bloomington area to remain cautious, particularly along rural and two lane roads where motorcycles can be more difficult to spot.
Additional information, including the rider's identity, may be released after his family has been notified. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the crash remains under investigation.