Indiana

One Person Killed in Accident on I-70 in Plainfield, IN

Published on: October 25, 2021

Date of Accident
October 24, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-70, Plainfield, IN, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver and injured another at I-70 in Plainfield, IN on October 25th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 10 a.m. and began with a semi-truck losing control in heavy rain conditions. It jack-knifed before crashing through a concrete barrier wall and hitting another truck head-on. The driver of one of the trucks was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was hospitalized with serious injuries. Two other vehicles, including a passenger car and third semi-truck truck, were also involved. One of those drivers had minor injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Indiana State Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-70
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck lost control, crashed through a concrete barrier and crashed head-on into a semi-truck

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