Three people were killed and a fourth sent to the hospital involving a wrong-way driver on I-65 north of Crothersville early Monday morning, Oct. 11.
According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Stephen Wheeles the two- vehicle crash occurred as 12:30 a.m. near the 39 mile maker between Crothersville and Uniontown.
According to ISP investigators, a silver 2019 Jeep Compass being driven by Kaitlyn N. Schindler, 25, Marysville, Indiana was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-65 near the 39-mile marker for an unknown reason.
Schindler’s vehicle struck a gray 2015 Dodge Durango, being driven by Chelsea Jo Boston, 26, of Columbus, head on in the northbound lanes of I-65. Schindler and Boston both died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. Tapanga M. Eudy, 21, Columbus, who was a back seat passenger in Boston’s vehicle, also died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. All three were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Jackson County Coroner’s Office.
A front seat passenger in Boston’s vehicle, Dai Von T. Coram, 25, of Columbus, Indiana was transported by Stat Flight to University of Louisville Hospital in serious condition and was released from the hospital later on Monday.
Wheeles said it is unknown if alcohol and drugs played a role in the crash. Toxicology results are pending. The crash remains under investigation.
I-65 Northbound between the Crothersville and Uniontown exits (36mm-41mm) was closed for approximately 6 hours for crash investigation and cleanup.
In addition to Indiana State Police investigsators, other agencies on the scene were the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Crothersville Police Department, Jackson County EMS, Crothersville Vernon Township Fire Department, Jackson County Coroner’s Office, Stat Flight Medical Helicopter, Howard’s Wrecker Service, and Hampton’s Wrecker Service.