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Crash #2024180198 Crash #2024180198
Fatalities 3
State INDIANA
County ELKHART
City
Date April 25, 2024
Time 3:01 p.m.
Location(41.4894306, -85.8356389) - Fatality Map - Google Maps
Street Name 1 SR-15
Street Name 2 nan
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 3
Number of Vehicles in Transport 3
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 5
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 5
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing State Highway
Rural / Urban Rural
Functional System Minor Arterial
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 Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Angle
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 15
EMS Notified Minute 5
EMS Arrived Hour 15
EMS Arrived Minute 8
Arrived At Hospital Hour 88
Arrived at Hospital Minute 88
Crash Related FactorMotor Vehicle Struck by Falling Cargo or Something That Came Loose From or Something That Was Set in Motion by a Vehicle
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 23 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployment - Unknown Location
EjectionTotally Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Unknown
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathApril
Day of Death25
Year of Death2024
Hour of Death15
Minute of Death10
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes9
Non Motorist Device Type96
Non Motorist Device Motorization8
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicHispanic, Origin Not Specified or Other Origin
Race Other Race
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Person #2 in Vehicle #1 Person #2 in Vehicle #1
Age 28 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployment - Unknown Location
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationUnknown
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenReported as Unknown if Tested
Alcohol Test TypeReported as Unknown if Tested
Alcohol Test ResultReported as Unknown if Tested
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedReported as Unknown if Tested
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathApril
Day of Death25
Year of Death2024
Hour of Death15
Minute of Death10
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes9
Non Motorist Device Type96
Non Motorist Device Motorization8
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicHispanic, Origin Not Specified or Other Origin
Race Other Race
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Person #3 in Vehicle #1 Person #3 in Vehicle #1
Age 22 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionSecond Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedReported as Deployment Unknown
EjectionTotally Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Unknown
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenReported as Unknown if Tested
Alcohol Test TypeReported as Unknown if Tested
Alcohol Test ResultReported as Unknown if Tested
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedReported as Unknown if Tested
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathApril
Day of Death25
Year of Death2024
Hour of Death15
Minute of Death10
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes9
Non Motorist Device Type96
Non Motorist Device Motorization8
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicHispanic, Origin Not Specified or Other Origin
Race Other Race
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 49 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device Type96
Non Motorist Device Motorization8
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Person #1 in Vehicle #3 Person #1 in Vehicle #3
Age 34 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device Type96
Non Motorist Device Motorization8
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 3
Number of Occupants 3
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Dodge
Body Type Station Wagon (Excluding Van- and Truck-Based)
NCSA Model 27
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
VIN 3D4GG57V89T2
Model Year 2009
VPIC Make ID 476
VPIC Model ID 1939
VPIC Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0
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 Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 1 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Indiana
Driver Zip Code 46962
Non CDL License Type Not Licensed
Non CDL License Status Not Licensed
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Not Licensed
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 999
Driver Weight 999
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
Speeding Related Yes, Specifics Unknown
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 Not Reported
Traffic Control Device Functioning Not Reported
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO: Disabling Vehicle Failure (e.g., Wheel Fell off)
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Skidding Laterally - Counterclockwise Rotation
Pre-impact Location Stayed on Roadway, but Left Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY III: SAME TRAFFICWAY, OPPOSITE DIRECTION - CONFIGURATION I: SIDESWIPE/ANGLE - Lateral Move (Left/Right)
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor Improper Lane Usage
Driver Related Factor Tire Blow-Out or Flat
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Not Reported
Vehicle Factors Tires
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
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired Reported as Unknown if Impaired
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make International Harvester/Navistar
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 3HSDZTZRXLN0
Model Year 2020
VPIC Make ID 526
VPIC Model ID 20852
VPIC Body Class Truck-Tractor
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 8: 33,001 lbs and above (14,969 kg and above)
Upper Weight Rating Class 8: 33,001 lbs and above (14,969 kg and above)
Vehicle Trailing One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 888888888888
Trailer VIN 2 777777777777
Trailer VIN 3 777777777777
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 2 No Trailing Units
Trailer Weight Rating 3 No Trailing Units
Jackknife No
Motor Carrier ID 5700600382
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
Cargo Body Type Flatbed
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 Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Kentucky
Driver Zip Code 42020
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements Unknown, if Required
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 76
Driver Weight 275
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
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 Not Reported
Traffic Control Device Functioning Not Reported
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE ENCROACHING INTO LANE From Opposite Direction Over Left Lane Line
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Braking
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY III: SAME TRAFFICWAY, OPPOSITE DIRECTION - CONFIGURATION I: SIDESWIPE/ANGLE - Lateral Move (Going Straight)
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor None Noted
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Contact Motor Vehicle (in This Crash)
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Vehicle #3 Vehicle #3
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Chrysler
Body Type Minivan
NCSA Model 443
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 2C4RC1EG5HR6
Model Year 2017
VPIC Make ID 477
VPIC Model ID 3628
VPIC Body Class Minivan
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lbs (2,722 - 4,536 kg)
Upper Weight Rating Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lbs (2,722 - 4,536 kg)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0
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 Not Applicable
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event MotorMotor Vehicle In-Transport Strikes or Is Struck by Cargo, Persons or Objects Setin-Motion From/by Another Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Indiana
Driver Zip Code 46580
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 65
Driver Weight 190
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
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 Not Reported
Traffic Control Device Functioning Not Reported
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Other Critical Precrash Event
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver No Avoidance Maneuver
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - CONFIGURATION M: BACKING, ETC. - Other Crash Type
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor None Noted
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Driver Did Not Maneuver to Avoid
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsEquipment Failure (Blown Tire, Brake Failure, etc.)
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsCross Centerline
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact1 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #2
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Event #4 Event #4
VehicleVehicle #2
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Right
Event #5 Event #5
VehicleVehicle #2
Area Of ImpactNot Reported
Sequence of EventsOther Fixed Object
Event #6 Event #6
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsCargo/Equipment Loss or Shift (Non-Harmful)
Event #7 Event #7
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactCargo/Vehicle Parts Set-in-Motion
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport Strikes or Is Struck by Cargo, Persons or Objects Set-in-Motion From/by Another Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #3
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock

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