SUBJECT: Fatal Crash on US 41 at Hillsdale Road
RELEASE NUMBER: 2016-NR-062
CONTACT: Lt. Noah Robinson
AUTHORITY: Sheriff David Wedding
On Sunday, August 14, 2016 at approximately 4:47pm the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection if US Highway 41 and E. Hillsdale Road upon report of crash involving three motor vehicles.
On scene investigation and witness statements indicated that a black 2010 Ford Fusion 4-door had been traveling east on E. Hillsdale Road before entering the intersection at US 41. The Fusion struck a black 2001 Toyota 4Runner SUV that was traveling north on US 41. The force of the collision caused the 4Runner to roll over several times before striking a black 2015 Jeep Cherokee SUV.
The driver of the 4Runner, Mr. Robert E. Turner, died at the scene of the crash. Three passengers from the 4Runner and the driver of the Fusion were transported by ambulance to the hospital.
Pursuant to state law regarding crashes involving serious bodily injury or death, the drivers of the Fusion and Cherokee both consented to a post-accident blood draw. The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office will perform toxicology testing on the deceased. The investigation will remain open pending a full crash reconstruction and toxicology results.
DECEASED:
Robert E. Turner, 73, of Huntingburg. Driver of 2001 Toyota 4Runner SUV.
DRIVER:
Bailey R. Crowell, 19, of Evansville. Driver of 2010 Ford Fusion 4-door.
DRIVER:
John J. Bringman Jr., 40, of Evansville. Driver of 2015 Jeep Cherokee SUV.
Pictured above: Crash scene on US 41 at Hillsdale Road.
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