Alcohol and drugs were not suspected factors in this crash; however, blood results are pending.
(Sellersburg, Ind.) – Around 11:07 p.m. Thursday, the Indiana State Police Sellersburg responded to the report of a fatal accident on I- 65 southbound near the seven-mile marker.
Once on scene officers requested the assistance of the Indiana State Police crash reconstructionist and a commercial motor vehicle inspector to assist.
The primary investigation into the accident shows that the vehicle driven by Cody William Whitehead, 24, of Henryville was stationary on the side of the roadway in the emergency lane with its hazard lights activated. It is believed that Whitehead's car ran out of gas, and he was waiting in his vehicle after calling for assistance.
Shortly after, a semi-truck being driven by Matthew T. Zartman, 30, of Brunsville, NC, crossed over the fog line for an unknown reason, striking Whitehead's vehicle and pushing it into the guardrail on the west side of I-65.
Whitehead's vehicle came to rest partially in the right- hand lane and was then struck by a 2013 Ford Transit and a 2007 Freightliner who were both unable to avoid the collision.
Whitehead was then pronounced dead at the scene by the Clark County Coroner’s Office. Next of kin was notified by the coroner’s office and the ISP.
No other drivers were injured.
Alcohol and drugs were not suspected factors in this crash; however, blood results are pending.
No citations or charges have yet been filed, but the investigation is ongoing.
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