Full Notification

Montgomery County- Yesterday, August 8, 2016 at approximately 10:56 a.m., on Interstate 74 (EB) at the 40 mile marker ( just east of Crawfordsville, IN) a one vehicle motorcycle crash occurred resulting in one fatality. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Alaina Zloty revealed that Robert W Lake, 64, of Hamilton, OH was operating a Blue 1998 Harley Davidson on Interstate 74 (EB) at the 40 mile marker in the right hand lane.  Diane L. Mullaney, 66, of Fairfield, OH was a passenger on the motorcycle.  The rear tire on the Harley Davidson went flat, causing Lake to lose control of the motorcycle.  The motorcycle exited the roadway to the right and entered the ditch.  The motorcycle turned onto its side, ejecting the driver and passenger from their seats. Lake was transported by Ambulance to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Crawfordsville, IN where he was treated for minor injuries and later released.  Mullaney was flown from the crash scene by PHI Stat Flight to St. Vincents Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.  She succumbed to the serious injuries she sustained in the crash and was pronounced deceased at St. Vincents. Hospital. Family has been notified.  Helmets were not in use at the time of the crash. Alcohol or drugs are not believed to be a factor in the crash.  Montgomery County Sheriffs Department and the Crawfordsville Fire and Ambulance Service assisted in the investigation. Interstate 74 was closed for approximately one hour due to the crash. No pictures available at this time. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.