Muncie, IN – The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of Corporal Blake Reynolds, who was struck and killed early Wednesday morning while assisting a stranded motorist along Interstate 69 near the 247-mile marker.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Reynolds was outside his patrol vehicle helping a disabled semi-truck when a northbound semi struck him. Multiple emergency crews responded, and life-saving efforts were made, but Reynolds later succumbed to his injuries.
Corporal Reynolds, a four-year veteran of the department, joined the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in 2022 and was recently promoted to the rank of Corporal. Before his law enforcement service, he served in the Army National Guard. The department described him as a dedicated officer known for his compassion, leadership, and commitment to serving the people of Delaware County.
Reynolds married his wife, Allison, earlier this year and was looking forward to their future together, officials said.
Law enforcement agencies across Indiana have expressed condolences, with the Mooresville Metropolitan Police Department noting that vehicle-related incidents remain one of the leading causes of death for officers nationwide. They reminded drivers to follow Indiana’s Move Over Law, which requires motorists to slow down or change lanes for stopped emergency vehicles.
The Sheriff’s Office thanked responding agencies for their compassion and urged the public to keep Corporal Reynolds’ family, colleagues, and loved ones in their thoughts and prayers during this tragic time.
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