Indiana

Benjamin Capshaw Killed; Frank Power Injured in Accident at State Rd 37 in Madison County, IN

Published on: August 20, 2021

Date of Accident
August 19, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Benjamin Capshaw, Frank Power
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Rd 37, Madison County, IN

What Happened

Indiana State Police are investigating a crash that killed a man at State Rd 37 in Madison County, IN on August 19th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 10:30 a.m. A Honda SUV operated by 41-year-old Benjamin Capshaw was headed northbound when it collided with a southbound tractor-trailer under unclear circumstances. Capshaw was trapped in the SUV when it caught fire and suffered fatal injuries. The truck driver, 43-year-old Frank Power and his passenger were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Indiana State Police
Vehicles Involved
Honda SUV, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
State Rd 37
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Honda SUV collided with a tractor-trailer before the SUV caught fire, trapping the driver

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