Overview

• The Boilermaker Special, Purdue University's official mascot vehicle, was involved in a fatal crash on April 24 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
• The vehicle crossed the median on U.S. 52 and collided head-on with a southbound car, killing the driver, whose identity has not yet been released.
• Two student riders in the Boilermaker Special sustained non-life-threatening injuries and have since been discharged from the hospital.
• The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of the crash, including reports of a possible tire malfunction on the mascot vehicle.
• Purdue University confirmed the vehicle's involvement, expressed condolences to those affected, and emphasized its commitment to supporting the investigation.