INDIANAPOLIS — An eastern Indiana man died Sunday when a semi-truck he was driving rolled over on Interstate 70, pinning him underneath, police say.
Billy Ray Ervine Jr. , 70, of Cambridge City was initially unable to be extricated from the wreckage but shortly after being removed he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Indiana State Police.
Troopers responded to the crash about 8:47 a.m. to the westbound lanes of I-70 near Shadeland Avenue. It was there the semi was found overturned, along with Ervine trapped and unresponsive.
Ervine was later extricated with help from a tow truck and Indianapolis firefighters.
An investigation found Ervine was driving west when he drove off the road, struck a concrete barrier and then went into the right ditch, causing the semi to turn on its side.
Investigators aren't sure what led to the crash. There were no skid marks on the road to indicate breaking, ISP said.
The crash is still under investigation.
-
Florida braces for Hurricane Milton as it regains Category 5 strength
Hurricane Milton underwent an eyewall replacement cycle early Tuesday as it is expected to hit Florida as a major hurricane.Neighborhood founded by Black Civil War veterans may become special tax district
When Indiana's only Black Civil War regiment returned home, many of them put down their roots in Norwood.Signs says Wheatley's Restaurant is permanently closed
It's the end for a southeast side restaurant. A sign on the door at Wheatley's in Wanamaker says it's permanently closed.Section of I-65 SB in downtown Indianapolis to close for 16 days into early Nov.
The closure is expected to last for up to 16 days, into early November, which could affect the flow of traffic for the Taylor Swift Era's Tour Nov. 1-3. Read more: