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Indiana National Guard Soldier Killed, Three Injured in I-65 Humvee Crash Near Whitestown

Officials say the soldiers were traveling in a convoy from the Frankfort Armory to Camp Atterbury for training.

Overview

  • Authorities say one soldier died at the scene and three were taken to area hospitals after the multi-vehicle collision in Boone County on Friday.
  • The Boone County Sheriff’s Office reported the crash involved a military Humvee and two SUVs on southbound I-65 near Whitestown.
  • Southbound lanes were closed for an extended period with traffic diverted to State Road 865, according to the sheriff’s office.
  • Indiana Guard leaders said the soldiers from Company D, 2-151 Infantry were traveling in a convoy from the Frankfort Armory to Camp Atterbury for drill training.
  • Identities and injury conditions have not been released as the investigation proceeds, and the adjutant general and Gov. Mike Braun offered public condolences.