One person dead following multi-vehicle crash in Indiana

INDIANA — An 83-year-old Seymour man died following a multi-vehicle collision on Friday, January 24, at the intersection of U.S. 50 and County Road 375N, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:35 p.m. when authorities received reports of a crash involving a 2005 Ford Escape, driven by Gary Jacobi of Seymour, and a 2011 Dodge Ram, driven by Michael Stevens of Orleans.

Sheriff Rick Meyer stated in a news release that Jacobi was traveling westbound on U.S. 50 and had stopped to turn left onto County Road 375N when his vehicle was struck from behind by Stevens’ Dodge Ram.

The impact caused Jacobi’s Ford Escape to cross the center line, where it was then struck by a 2017 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound.

The Nissan was driven by Maria Felipe-Nicholas of Seymour, who was accompanied by other occupants.

Jacobi sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

All occupants of the Nissan Altima were transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Their current conditions have not been disclosed.

The crash forced the closure of U.S. 50 for several hours, with the roadway reopening around 5:30 p.m. Friday.

The investigation remains ongoing, with toxicology reports pending. The Indiana State Police assisted in the investigation by conducting a crash reconstruction.

Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the cause of the collision.