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Troopers Investigate Fatal Crash on Old US 41
Gibson County – Last
night at approximately 7:30 p.m. Indiana State Police responded to a two
vehicle crash on Old US 41at CR 225 North that killed two people and seriously
injured one.
Preliminary
investigation revealed that Trevor Watt, 19, of Princeton, was driving a 2018
Chevrolet Cruze northbound on Old US 41 just north of Princeton and preparing
to turn left onto CR 225 North. Ashley Sanders, 25, of Patoka, was driving a 2013
Chrysler 2000 at a high rate of speed northbound on Old US 41 behind Watt’s
vehicle. For unknown reasons, Sanders failed to notice Watt’s vehicle was slowing
down and collided into its rear. Watt and his front seat passenger, James Gasaway,
20, of Haubstadt were wearing seat belts, but were pronounced dead at the
scene. Sanders was not wearing a seat belt and was air-lifted to St. Vincent
Hospital in Evansville where she is currently being treated for serious
injuries.
The investigation is
continuing, but investigating troopers believe alcohol is a factor. Old US 41 was closed for approximately 2 ½
hours while troopers investigated the crash.
Deceased:
- Trevor Watt, 19, Princeton, IN (Family has been notified)
- James Gasaway, 20, Haubstadt, IN (Family has been notified)
Investigating
Officer: Trooper Jonathan Lukeman, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency:
Gibson County Sheriff’s Department
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