CLINTON COUNTY — One person has died after a serious crash brought all I-65 northbound traffic to a complete stop due to two semis catching on fire.
According to Indiana State Police, the accident occurred nine miles north of Lebanon, near mile maker 151 just before 2:30 p.m. The crash was just over the Boone County line in Clinton County.
A preliminary investigation found that a 2016 Freightliner, pulling a trailer, was traveling southbound on I-65.
For an unknown reason, police say the Freightliner went off the east side of the road, through the median and into the northbound lanes.
According to police, a 2022 Freightliner, pulling a trailer, was traveling northbound and was struck by the 2016 Freightliner. Both Freightliners became engulfed in flames.
Upon arrival, police located the driver of the 2016 Freightliner. The driver was transported to an Indianapolis area hospital. Their condition is unknown.
Further investigation found that when the 2016 Freightliner went through the cable barrier, the barrier broke and struck a 2016 Mazda 6. The Mazda was being driven by Sean Samuels, 50, from Indianapolis. Samuels was uninjured.
The driver of the 2022 Freightliner was pronounced dead at the scene. The Clinton County Coroner identified the driver as Karl Carter, 54, from Matteson, IL.
According to police, northbound lanes could be closed for up to 12 hours.
