Executive Summary
- An Indiana National Guard soldier was killed and three others were injured in a crash on Interstate 65 near Whitestown, Indiana.
- The incident involved a military Humvee carrying four soldiers and two civilian SUVs.
- One soldier was pronounced dead at the scene, and the three injured were hospitalized.
- The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of the multi-vehicle collision.
An Indiana National Guard soldier was killed and three others were injured on Friday following a multi-vehicle crash involving a military Humvee on Interstate 65 near Whitestown, Indiana. The incident occurred north of Indianapolis and involved two other civilian vehicles.
According to a statement from the Indiana National Guard, the Humvee was carrying four service members at the time of the collision. One soldier was pronounced dead at the scene, while the three surviving soldiers were transported to area hospitals for treatment. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office, which responded to the scene, confirmed that the crash involved the military Humvee and two SUVs. Details regarding the cause of the collision have not yet been released, and it was not immediately clear where the Guard members were from or what their destination was.
In their statement, the Indiana National Guard expressed condolences, saying, “The loss of any of our Guardsmen is tragic, and we offer deepest and heartfelt condolences to the soldiers’ families, loved ones and friends.” An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing.