| Crash #2017180487 | Crash #2017180487 |
|---|---|
| Fatalities | 1 |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | WHITLEY |
| City | COLUMBIA CITY |
| Date | July 31, 2017 |
| Time | 7:35 p.m. |
| Location | (41.1891528, -85.4003028) - Fatality Map - Google Maps |
| Street Name 1 | SR-205W |
| Street Name 2 | nan |
| Weather | Clear |
| Number of Vehicles | 3 |
| Number of Vehicles in Transport | 1 |
| Number of Parked Vehicles | 2 |
| Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles | 1 |
| Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport | 1 |
| Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles | 0 |
| Number of Nonmotorists | 0 |
| Route Signing | State Highway |
| Rural / Urban | Rural |
| Functional System | Major Collector |
| Road Owner | State Highway Agency |
| National Highway System | Not in the National Highway System |
| Special Jurisdiction | No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008) |
| Milepoint | 99998 |
| First Harmful Event | Post, Pole, or Other Supports |
| Manner of Collision | First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport |
| At Intersection | No |
| Relation to Junction | Non-Junction |
| Type of Intersection | Not an Intersection |
| Relation to Road | On Roadside |
| Work Zone | None |
| Light Condition | Daylight |
| Atmospheric Condition | Clear |
| School Bus Related | False |
| Rail Grade Crossing ID | 0000000 |
| Arrived At Hospital Hour | 88 |
| Arrived at Hospital Minute | 88 |
| Collapse Table | Collapse Table |
| Person #1 in Vehicle #1 | Person #1 in Vehicle #1 |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 year(s) old |
| Sex | Male |
| Person Type | Driver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport |
| Injury Severity | Fatal Injury (K) |
| Seating Position | Front Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side) |
| Restraint System Use | Unknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018) |
| Restraint System Misuse | No Indication of Misuse |
| Helmet Use | Not Applicable |
| Helmet Misuse | None Used/Not Applicable |
| Airbag Deployed | Not Deployed |
| Ejection | Not Ejected |
| Ejection Path | Ejection Path Not Applicable |
| Extrication | Unknown |
| Police Reported Alcohol Involvement | Reported as Unknown |
| Alcohol Test Given | Test Given |
| Alcohol Test Type | Unknown Test Type (Since 2009) |
| Alcohol Test Result | AC Test Performed, Results Unknown |
| Police Reported Drug Involvement | Reported as Unknown |
| Drug Tested | Test Given |
| Transported To Medical Facility By | Not Transported for Treatment |
| Died En Route | Died at Scene |
| Month of Death | July |
| Day of Death | 31 |
| Year of Death | 2017 |
| Hour of Death | 19 |
| Minute of Death | 48 |
| Lag Hours | 0 |
| Lag Minutes | 13 |
| Non Motorist Location | Occupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006) |
| At Work | No |
| Hispanic | Non-Hispanic |
| Race | White |
| Collapse Table | Collapse Table |
| Vehicle #1 | Vehicle #1 |
|---|---|
| Fatalities | 1 |
| Number of Occupants | 1 |
| Hit and Run | No Hit and Run |
| NCSA Make | Buick/Opel |
| Body Type | 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop |
| NCSA Model | 20 |
| Registration State | Indiana |
| Registered Vehicle Owner | Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner |
| VIN | 2G4WB52K0X15 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| VPIC Make ID | None |
| VPIC Model ID | None |
| VPIC Body Class | Unknown |
| Body Class | Unknown |
| Lower Weight Rating | Not Reported |
| Upper Weight Rating | Not Reported |
| Vehicle Trailing | No Trailers |
| Jackknife | Not an Articulated Vehicle |
| Motor Carrier ID | 00000000000 |
| Vehicle Configuration | Not Applicable |
| Cargo Body Type | Not Applicable |
| Bus Use | Not a Bus |
| Special Vehicle Use | No Special Use Noted |
| Emergency Vehicle Use | Not Applicable |
| Speed Limit | 55 |
| Travel Speed | Unknown |
| Underride / Override | No Underride or Override |
| Rollover | No Rollover |
| Rollover Location | No Rollover |
| Initial Contact Point | 12 O'Clock |
| Extent of Damage | Disabling Damage |
| Vehicle Towed | Towed |
| Most Harmful Event | Fire/Explosion |
| Fire Occurence | True |
| Driver Drinking | No Drinking |
| Driver Present | Driver Present |
| Drivers License State | Indiana |
| Driver Zip Code | 46787 |
| Non CDL License Type | Full Driver License |
| Non CDL License Status | Suspended |
| CDL License Status | No Commercial Driver's License (CDL) |
| CDL Endorsements | No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle |
| License Compliance With Class of Vehicle | No Valid License for This Class Vehicle |
| Compliance with LIcense Restrictions | No Restrictions or Not Applicable |
| Driver Height | 69 |
| Driver Weight | 310 |
| Previous Recorded Crashes | 0 |
| Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) | None |
| Previous BAC Suspensions | None |
| Previous Other Suspensions | None |
| Previous DWI | 0 |
| Previous Speeding Convictions | 1 |
| Previous Other Moving Violations | 4 |
| Month of Oldest Violation | August |
| Year of Oldest Violation | 2013 |
| Month of Newest Violation | December |
| Year of Newest Violation | 2016 |
| Speeding Related | No |
| Trafficway Description | Two-Way, Not Divided |
| Total Lanes in Roadway | Two Lanes |
| Roadway Alignment | Straight |
| Roadway Grade | Grade, Unknown Slope |
| Roadway Surface Type | Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt |
| Roadway Surface Condition | Dry |
| Traffic Control Device | No Controls |
| Traffic Control Device Functioning | No Controls |
| Pre Event Movement | Going Straight |
| Critical Precrash Event | THIS VEHICLE TRAVELING Off the Edge of the Road on the Left Side |
| Attempted Avoidance Maneuver | Unknown/Not Reported |
| Precrash Stability | Tracking |
| Pre-impact Location | Departed Roadway |
| Crash Type | CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - CONFIGURATION B: LEFT ROADSIDE DEPARTURE - Drive off Road |
| Driver Related Factor | Improper Lane Usage |
| Visibility Obstructions | No Obstruction Noted |
| Moving Violations | None |
| Driver Maneuvered to Avoid | Not Reported |
| Vehicle Factors | None Noted |
| Damaged Areas | 1 O'Clock |
| Damaged Areas | 2 O'Clock |
| Damaged Areas | 3 O'Clock |
| Damaged Areas | 4 O'Clock |
| Damaged Areas | 5 O'Clock |
| Damaged Areas | 6 O'Clock |
| Damaged Areas | 7 O'Clock |
| Damaged Areas | 8 O'Clock |
| Damaged Areas | 9 O'Clock |
| Damaged Areas | 10 O'Clock |
| Damaged Areas | 11 O'Clock |
| Damaged Areas | 12 O'Clock |
| Damaged Areas | Top |
| Driver Distracted | Not Distracted |
| Driver Impaired | Reported as Unknown if Impaired |
| Collapse Table | Collapse Table |
| Vehicle #2 | Vehicle #2 |
|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Number of Occupants | 0 |
| NCSA Make | Unknown Make |
| Body Type | Farm Equipment Other Than Trucks |
| Hit and Run | No Hit and Run |
| NCSA Model | 998 |
| Registration State | Unknown |
| Registered Vehicle Owner | Driverless/Motor Vehicle Parked/Stopped off Roadway |
| VIN | 999999999999 |
| Model Year | 9999 |
| Body Class | Unknown |
| Lower Weight Rating | Not Reported |
| Upper Weight Rating | Not Reported |
| Vehicle Trailing | No Trailers |
| Trailer VIN 1 | 777777777777 |
| Trailer VIN 2 | 777777777777 |
| Trailer VIN 3 | 777777777777 |
| Trailer Weight Rating 1 | Not Reported |
| Trailer Weight Rating 2 | Not Reported |
| Trailer Weight Rating 3 | Not Reported |
| Motor Carrier ID | 00000000000 |
| Vehicle Configuration | Not Applicable |
| Cargo Body Type | Not Applicable |
| Hazardous Material Involvement | False |
| Hazardous Material Placard | Not Applicable |
| Hazardous Materia ID | 0 |
| Hazardous Material Class Number | Not Applicable |
| Relase of Hazardous Material | Not Applicable |
| Bus Use | Not a Bus |
| Special Vehicle Use | No Special Use Noted |
| Emergency Vehicle Use | Not Applicable |
| Underride / Override | Not Reported |
| Initial Contact Point | Not Reported |
| Extent of Damage | Reported as Unknown |
| Vehicle Towed | Not Towed |
| Most Harmful Event | Motor Vehicle In-Transport |
| Fire Occurence | False |
| Collapse Table | Collapse Table |
| Vehicle #3 | Vehicle #3 |
|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Number of Occupants | 0 |
| NCSA Make | Unknown Make |
| Body Type | Farm Equipment Other Than Trucks |
| Hit and Run | No Hit and Run |
| NCSA Model | 998 |
| Registration State | Unknown |
| Registered Vehicle Owner | Driverless/Motor Vehicle Parked/Stopped off Roadway |
| VIN | 999999999999 |
| Model Year | 9999 |
| Body Class | Unknown |
| Lower Weight Rating | Not Reported |
| Upper Weight Rating | Not Reported |
| Vehicle Trailing | No Trailers |
| Trailer VIN 1 | 777777777777 |
| Trailer VIN 2 | 777777777777 |
| Trailer VIN 3 | 777777777777 |
| Trailer Weight Rating 1 | Not Reported |
| Trailer Weight Rating 2 | Not Reported |
| Trailer Weight Rating 3 | Not Reported |
| Motor Carrier ID | 00000000000 |
| Vehicle Configuration | Not Applicable |
| Cargo Body Type | Not Applicable |
| Hazardous Material Involvement | False |
| Hazardous Material Placard | Not Applicable |
| Hazardous Materia ID | 0 |
| Hazardous Material Class Number | Not Applicable |
| Relase of Hazardous Material | Not Applicable |
| Bus Use | Not a Bus |
| Special Vehicle Use | No Special Use Noted |
| Emergency Vehicle Use | Not Applicable |
| Underride / Override | Not Reported |
| Initial Contact Point | Not Reported |
| Extent of Damage | Reported as Unknown |
| Vehicle Towed | Not Towed |
| Most Harmful Event | Motor Vehicle In-Transport |
| Fire Occurence | False |
| Collapse Table | Collapse Table |
| Event #1 | Event #1 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Vehicle #1 |
| Area Of Impact | Non-Harmful Event |
| Sequence of Events | Cross Centerline |
| Event #2 | Event #2 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Vehicle #1 |
| Area Of Impact | Non-Harmful Event |
| Sequence of Events | Ran off Road - Left |
| Event #3 | Event #3 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Vehicle #1 |
| Area Of Impact | 12 O'Clock |
| Sequence of Events | Post, Pole or Other Support |
| Event #4 | Event #4 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Vehicle #1 |
| Area Of Impact | Not Reported |
| Sequence of Events | Embankment |
| Event #5 | Event #5 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Vehicle #1 |
| Area Of Impact | Not Reported |
| Sequence of Events | Parked Motor Vehicle |
| Vehicle | Vehicle #2 |
| Area Of Impact | Not Reported |
| Event #6 | Event #6 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Vehicle #1 |
| Area Of Impact | Not Reported |
| Sequence of Events | Parked Motor Vehicle |
| Vehicle | Vehicle #3 |
| Area Of Impact | Not Reported |
| Event #7 | Event #7 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Vehicle #1 |
| Area Of Impact | Not Reported |
| Sequence of Events | Tree (Standing Only) |
| Event #8 | Event #8 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Vehicle #1 |
| Area Of Impact | Non-Collision |
| Sequence of Events | Fire/Explosion |
| Date | Comment |
|---|---|