Overview

• Investigators say that a semi trailing a stopped bobtail tractor swerved into a median barrier and was then struck by a second high-speed rig within a construction zone at mile marker 218.
• Both vehicles erupted in flames, trapping the second semi driver who died at the scene while the tractor operator escaped unharmed.
• One of the rigs was hauling peat moss that kept smoldering during extinguishment and worsened damage to the road surface.
• Indiana State Police closed all southbound lanes late Monday and diverted traffic at Exit 220 with recommended alternatives via State Road 55, U.S. 41 and U.S. 231.
• Jasper County Coroner identified the deceased driver as a Canadian national and authorities are still locating his next of kin as the investigation continues.