JACKSON COUNTY — A Chicago, Illinois man died early Sunday morning in a fatal crash in Jackson County, according to Indiana State Police.
Based on early investigation, police determined at around 4:00 a.m., the man, Frederick D. Felder, 37, was traveling southbound in a 2016 Freightliner semi pulling a box trailer on I-65 near the 43-mile marker, when his vehicle went west of the road.
Police say the vehicle struck trees and a fence before coming to a rest.
First responders found the man deceased inside of his vehicle.
An investigation is ongoing as they try to determine whether Felder died as a result of the crash or a medical issue.
Police say toxicology results are pending but alcohol and drugs are not suspected to be factors.
The right lane of I-65 southbound was closed through the area for several hours as police investigated.
The victim's family has been notified.
