Two Vehicle Crash on US 41 Claims Life of Vincennes Man
Knox County – This morning at approximately 6:55, Indiana State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on US 41 at Industrial Drive that claimed the life of a 38-year-old Vincennes man.
Preliminary investigation revealed Raigen Bailey, 22, of Farmersburg, was driving an Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) dump truck westbound on Industrial Drive approaching US 41. She was in the process of crossing the northbound lanes to go southbound on US 41. After stopping at the stop sign, Bailey failed to see a white 2011 Mazda traveling northbound in the passing lane on US 41 and pulled out into its path. The crash occurred in the northbound passing lane at Industrial Drive. The driver of the Mazda was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes where he later died from his injuries. Bailey was also taken to Good Samaritan Hospital where she was treated and released.
The crash investigation is continuing.
The identity of the deceased will be released after his family have been notified.
Deceased:
• Male, 38, Vincennes, IN (Family has NOT been notified)
Investigating Officer: Senior Trooper Brett Pool, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officers: First Sergeant Jason Allen and Master Trooper Gary Goodman
Assisting Agencies: Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Knox EMS and Vincennes Twp. Fire Dept.
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