Indiana

Madison Cook, Taylor Melton Injured in Accident at US 52 in Tippecanoe County, IN

Published on: April 28, 2025

Date of Accident
April 24, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Madison Cook, Taylor Melton
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office have information on a crash that injured two students at US 52 in Tippecanoe County, IN on April 24th, 2025. Police say the incident happened when a northbound vehicle may have suffered a tire issue that caused it to strike a southbound vehicle. An occupant of the southbound vehicle was fatally injured. Police say 20-year-old Madison Cook and 22-year-old Taylor Melton, were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities did not have additional information available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
US 52
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle crossed a median and struck a southbound car

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