Two Vehicle Crash on SR 62 Claims the Life of Evansville Woman
Vanderburgh County – This afternoon at approximately 2:56 p.m., Indiana State Police and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two vehicle crash on SR 62 at Posey County Line Road that killed a 71-year-old Evansville woman.
Preliminary investigation revealed a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling south on Posey County Line Road approaching SR 62. Ethan Harms, 18, of Mt. Vernon, was driving a 2015 GMC pickup truck east on SR 62 approaching Posey County Line Road. The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu failed to yield the right of way and pulled into the path of Harms’ vehicle. The pickup truck struck the Chevrolet Malibu on the passenger side. The driver of the Chevrolet was taken to Deaconess Hospital where he is currently being treated for serious injuries. His 71-year-old female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. Ethan Harms was taken to Deaconess Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries. Both vehicles were totaled.
Troopers and the Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office are still attempting to locate and notify family. The name of the driver and passenger will be released after their family have been notified.
Investigating Officer: Trooper Dustan Rubenacker
Assisting Agency: Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department and Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office
