Two dead, one hospitalized after northbound semi crosses I-65 median into southbound lanes in Indiana

Two people were pronounced dead at the scene and a third was taken to a hospital after a northbound semi truck crossed the median of Interstate 65 in White County, Indiana, and struck a southbound semi, according to CDLLife on Oct. 15, reporting Indiana State Police information.

Troopers responded shortly before 4 p.m. on Oct. 14 to mile marker 194. State police said their preliminary investigation shows the northbound truck left the roadway for reasons still under investigation, entered the median and crossed into the southbound lanes, where it struck a second semi traveling south in the left lane.

Both trucks came to rest blocking the southbound lanes. Police said the identities of the two people who died were not released pending notification of family members, and the crash remains under active investigation.

Responders included the state police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division and Special Operations units, county sheriff and coroner offices, local fire and EMS agencies, the Indiana Department of Transportation and a towing company. Police also thanked a bystander who stopped, gave responders information and helped with life-saving efforts.

Drivers running I-65 through White County should expect the investigation to continue and check Indiana traffic reports for any follow-up restrictions.