On October 1, 2019 at approximately 9:50 a.m., the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious personal injury crash on U.S. Highway 421, north of County Road 200 South, that resulted in the death of a Francesville man.
The initial investigation by Deputy Michelle Jackson determined Joshua Overmyer, age 37, Winamac, was operating a 2008 Kenworth gravel truck southbound on U.S. Highway 421, north of County Road 200 South. Franklin Clemons, age 48, Francesville, was operating a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser northbound on U.S. Highway 421 when for unknown reasons Clemons’ vehicle drove left of center and collided head on with the gravel truck being operated by Overmyer.
Clemons was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash by Pulaski County Coroner John Behny. Clemons family has been notified and as of the time of this press release the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office has ruled the cause of death as blunt force trauma.
Overmyer was transported to Pulaski Memorial Hospital where he was treated for his injury and released.
U.S. Highway 421 was closed for approximately six hours while the crash was investigated. Indiana State Police Crash Reconstructionists were requested and assisted with the investigation.
Assisting Agencies: Indiana State Police, Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, Pulaski County EMS, Pulaski County EMA, Medaryville Fire Department, Francesville Fire Department, Pulaski County REACT.
