Full Notification

On July 12, 2023, at 9:56 p.m. Deputy Quinten Might and Special Deputy Erick Walker were patrolling the area of State Road 65 near County Road 400 North.  While traveling South on SR 65 they observed a 2015 Grey Chevy Equinox traveling directly in front of them and upon approaching County Road North they observed a White Semi Truck and Trailer in the Northbound lane with its flashing hazard lights on and river’s door open.  The driver of the Equinox continued through the intersection striking the 43 year old driver of the semi. 
 
The 43 year old male was unresponsive and had multiple injuries to his legs, chest, and head.  Deputies Might and Walker immediately began a patient assessment of the male and began CPR that was assisted by and AED unit that was in Deputy Might’s patrol car.   While performing CPR Deputy Might requested a medical helicopter be dispatched to the scene. Deputy Might and Deputy Walker then continued life saving measures until a Gibson County Ambulance arrived.  Once an ambulance arrived they took over primary care of the 43 year old male with the assistance of Hazleton White River and Patoka White River Fire Departments.
 
At that point Deputy Might began to investigate the accident with the assistance of Deputy Logan Lashbrook and Princeton Police Officer Brandt George.  Witness statements were collected from individuals who were on scene and viewed the incident occur.  Princeton Police Officer Dan Goedde was dispatched to the scene to perform an accident reconstruction investigation.  Deputy Might transported the driver of the Equinox to Deaconess Gibson for a blood drawl. 
 
Deputy Might advised that he spoke with the 43 year old male and had a conversation about the events leading up to him being struck. 
 
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.