Crime & Safety
Cass County, IN Fatal Crash: Motorcyclist Killed on SR 16 Tuesday
LOGANSPORT, IN — A 72 year old Indiana man died Tuesday afternoon after his motorcycle veered off State Road 16 in Cass County and struck a utility pole, prompting an emergency response involving mult
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-10-14T18:27:19.545Z
LOGANSPORT, IN — A 72 year old Indiana man died Tuesday afternoon after his motorcycle veered off State Road 16 in Cass County and struck a utility pole, prompting an emergency response involving multiple agencies.
According to the Cass County Sheriff 's Office, the fatal single vehicle crash was reported at approximately 3:18 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, along State Road 16 east of County Road 525 West.
Investigators identified the victim as David Ferringer, 72, of Battle Ground, Indiana, a community near Lafayette.
Deputy Jonathan Ousley determined during the preliminary investigation that Ferringer was traveling westbound on a 2026 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he veered off the south side of the roadway.
The motorcycle continued off the road before striking a utility pole, ejecting Ferringer from the vehicle.
Authorities confirmed that Ferringer was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Investigators also indicated that an underlying medical condition may have contributed to the incident, although the investigation remains ongoing.
Before emergency responders arrived, Good Samaritans stopped at the crash scene and attempted lifesaving measures.
Despite those efforts, Ferringer died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Several agencies responded, including the Cass County Sheriff's Office, Royal Center Fire, Cass County Emergency Management Agency, Cass County Emergency Medical Services, Logansport Police Department and Cass County Coroner's Office.
The crash remains under investigation, and authorities have not announced a final determination regarding its cause.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information is encouraged to contact the Cass County Sheriff's Office at 574 753 7800 .
The sheriff's office has not provided additional details about the potential medical condition mentioned in its preliminary findings.