Tippecanoe County, IN – A deadly crash shut down part of Interstate 65 southbound Saturday afternoon after a pickup truck rolled over near the 174 mile marker, according to the Indiana State Police.
Authorities say the crash happened around 3:15 p.m. on January 20, 2026, when a 2005 Dodge Ram traveling southbound on I-65 left the roadway for unknown reasons. The truck entered the median, struck a guardrail, and rolled over before coming to rest.
According to the Indiana State Police, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office. The identity of the driver has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators say the cause of the crash remains under review. Indiana State Police were assisted by the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, Lafayette Fire Department, and Tippecanoe County Emergency Medical Services.
Officials confirmed that no other vehicles were involved, and all lanes have since reopened. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
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