Butlerville-Today, shortly after 8:00 am, the Indiana State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on US 50 near County Road 400 North in Jennings County that claimed the life of a North Vernon, Indiana man.
The initial investigation by Trooper Jacob Tolle indicated that a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am being driven by Christian B. Nolan, age 25, North Vernon, Indiana was traveling eastbound on US 50 when the vehicle left the south side of the road for an unknown reason. After leaving the roadway, the vehicle became airborne, ejecting Nolan from the vehicle. The vehicle struck an embankment and rolled before coming to a stop.
Nolan sustained fatal injuries in the crash. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Jennings County Coroner’s Office. Nolan was not believed to be wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The eastbound lanes of US 50 were closed for approximately three hours for crash investigation and cleanup.
Trp. Tolle was assisted by Troopers Brent Lykins, Matt Holley, and Christopher Lockman. He was also assisted by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, Jennings County Coroner’s Office, Jennings County EMS, Campbell Township Fire Department, and Lee’s Wrecker Service.
Nolan’s family has been notified.
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