Indiana

Melissa Welch Killed in Accident on I-70 in Hancock County, IN

Published on: August 3, 2021

Date of Accident
July 28, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Melissa Welch
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-70, New Castle, Hancock County, IN, USA

What Happened

Indiana State Police are investigating a crash that killed a driver at I-70 in Hancock County, IN on July 28th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 11:55 p.m. A minivan operated by 46-year-old Melissa Welch is said to have collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer. The truck was stopped in traffic due to an earlier crash and had emergency lights active. Welch suffered fatal injuries in the collision. The driver of the truck was not injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Indiana State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Minivan, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
I-70
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Minivan collided with the rear of a Tractor-trailer stopped with emergency flashers active

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