Tippecanoe County man killed in roll-over accident on Old Indiana 25

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Christopher Brown of Tippecanoe County died after he misplaced management of his 2005 Chevy C-450 truck Wednesday night time on Outdated Indiana 25 North south of Indiana 225, in response to the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Workplace.

A information launch described Brown’s car as a “service truck.” Tippecanoe County Sheriff Bob Goldsmith stated the truck had software containers, a diesel tank and air compressor on the again.

It left the west aspect of the highway within the 4800 block of Outdated Indiana 25 North about 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, rolled down a steep ravine, the place first responders discovered Brown, 29, nonetheless contained in the truck’s cab.

Rescuers extricated Brown from the wreckage, and paramedics tried to avoid wasting Brown, however he died from his accidents on the scene, in response to the sheriff’s workplace.

Tippecanoe County Coroner Carrie Costello launched Brown’s identification Thursday night time and stated an post-mortem is scheduled for Saturday.

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