Troopers Investigate Fatal Crash on SR 69
Posey County – Indiana State Police investigated a crash last night on SR 69 near Church Street that claimed the life of a New Harmony woman.
Preliminary investigation revealed Anthony Skelton, 61, of Evansville, was driving his 2009 Chevrolet northbound on SR 69 south of Church Street when he drove left of center and collided into a vehicle traveling southbound. The driver of the vehicle traveling south was pronounced dead at the scene by the Posey County Coroner. Skelton was airlifted to Deaconess Hospital for serious injuries. Both vehicles were totaled.
The identity of the New Harmony woman will be released after her family has been notified.
The investigation is continuing.
Investigating Officer: Trooper Seth Rainey, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officers: Trooper Josh Greer and Trooper Brandon Deig
Assisting Agencies: Posey County Sheriff’s Department, New Harmony Fire Department and Posey County EMS
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