Dubois County, IN – A single-vehicle accident early Wednesday morning on State Road 161 resulted in one fatality, according to the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities say the crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. near County Road 1025 South, involving a semi-tractor trailer that left the roadway. Deputies, fire crews, EMS, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Dubois County Hazmat, and the Holland Town Marshal all responded to the scene.
According to the sheriff’s office, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Recovery crews from Storks, Ubelhors, and Ruxer’s Heavy Wrecker Services removed the vehicle from the ditch. Officials said State Road 161 was expected to fully reopen by approximately 9:30 a.m.
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the cause of the crash.
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