Indiana

Mathew Ratzlaff Killed in Accident at US 41 in Fountain County, IN

Published on: August 2, 2023

Date of Accident
July 31, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Mathew Ratzlaff
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

US Highway 41, Hammond, Fountain County, IN, USA

What Happened

Indiana State Police are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US 41 in Fountain County, IN on July 31st, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 9 a.m. According to investigators, a box truck was headed southbound is said to have lost control for unknown reasons before veering from the road and crashing into a utility pole. The vehicle overturned, leaving the driver, 22-year-old Mathew Ratzlaff, with fatal injuries at the scene. A passenger was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Indiana State Police
Vehicles Involved
Box Truck
Road/Highway
US 41
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Box Truck lost control and struck a utility pole

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