1 Killed in Washington County Crash on State Road 135 near Vincennes Trail

A 65-year-old Pekin man driving the Ford Focus was pronounced dead on the scene.

Washington County Crash
1 Killed in Washington County Crash on State Road 135 near Vincennes Trail

Washington County, IN. – A 65-year-old man was killed in a two-car crash on Monday morning in Washington County.

According to the Indiana State Police, the accident occurred around 9:45 a.m. on State Road 135 between Vincennes Trail and East Purlee Road.

A red 2005 Ford Focus was traveling southbound on State Road 135 when it veered across the centerline and collided head-on with a silver 2023 Chevrolet Silverado.

A 65-year-old Pekin man driving the Ford Focus was pronounced dead on the scene.

The 64-year-old driving the Silverado was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The two drivers were the sole occupants of their vehicles.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

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