1 killed in I-70 crash following chase

HENRY COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) – One person is dead following a chase and crash on I-70 near Cambridge City Tuesday morning.

According to the Indiana State Police, the fatal accident happened at the 134 mile marker on I-70, closing all lanes around 10 a.m.

The Henry County Sheriff said the PACE Team attempted initiate a traffic stop on a 2006 Cadillac STS, but the vehicle ignored officers’ orders and sped away.

A chase then ensued and at some point during the chase, the fleeing vehicle crossed the median and hit a 2014 GMC truck head-on.

The occupants of the GMC, Fred and Sarah Haller were treated for their injuries. Neither suffered life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the suspect’s vehicle was pronounced dead on the scene. He has since been identified as 30-year-old Daniel Lynn.

INDOT posted a message on social media saying that all lanes in that area will be closed for approximately two hours.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Never miss another Facebook post from WISH-TV