Boone County, IN – A deadly three-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 southbound left one Indiana National Guardsman dead and three others seriously injured Friday afternoon, causing major delays for commuters near Lebanon.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 12:15 p.m. Friday near mile-marker 129, involving a military-grade Humvee, a white SUV, and a car-hauler truck. Responding deputies and Whitestown police arrived to find multiple vehicles scattered across the roadway.
First responders located four National Guardsmen with injuries, including one who was unresponsive. According to sheriff’s officials, medics pronounced the unconscious Guardsman deceased at the scene. The Indiana National Guard will release the Guardsman’s name once next of kin are notified.
The three surviving Guardsmen were transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Drivers of the other involved vehicles were treated at the scene.
The Boone County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team was called in to assist with the investigation. Authorities say the cause of the crash remains unknown, and updates will be released as more information becomes available.
The sheriff’s office stated it has been in ongoing contact with the Indiana National Guard as the investigation unfolds. Officials offered condolences to the family of the deceased Guardsman and the soldiers injured in the crash.
Assisting agencies included: Whitestown Police and Fire Departments, Zionsville Police and Fire Departments, the Boone County Coroner, and Indiana State Police.
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