Laurel man killed in Jefferson County crash Friday morning
JEFFERSON COUNTY – Indiana State Police began investigating a two-vehicle crash on US-421 north of Madison, Indiana that claimed the life of a Franklin County, Indiana one Friday morning.
The initial investigation indicated that shortly before 7:00 am, a black 2010 Kia Forte, being driven by 23-year-old Charles Hunter of Laurel, Indiana, was traveling southbound on US-421 near the Jefferson Proving Grounds Entrance in northern Jefferson County . For an unknown reason, Hunter’s vehicle crossed the centerline into the path of a northbound gray 2017 Toyota Tundra, being driven by 64-year-old Antonio Lopez of Vancouver, Washington.
The vehicles collided nearly head on in the roadway. As a result of the collision, Hunter sustained fatal injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Lopez sustained minor injuries and was transported to King’s Daughters’ Hospital in Madison, Indiana for treatment.
Speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the collision although toxicology results are pending at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing. The family of Charles has been notified.