Troopers Investigate Fatal Crash on SR 69 – Updated Information
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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 Martha Jean Breeze, 57, of New Harmony, was driving her 2008 Ford SUV southbound on SR 69 near Church Street. Anthony Skelton, 61, of Evansville, was driving his 2009 Chevrolet northbound on SR 69 when he drove left of center and collided nearly head-on into Breeze’s vehicle. Breeze 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 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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