1 killed in Wayne County crash

RICHMOND, Ind. (WISH) – One person is dead after a crash in Wayne County Tuesday evening, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.

Just before 6 p.m., on Dec. 21, deputies were called to the 3700 block of Chester Boulevard in Richmond, Indiana for a report of a crash.

Deputies stated that a scooter, driven by 46-year-old Charles Stephenson, was headed south on US 27 South when he was struck from behind.

The striking vehicle, a 2018 Chevy Equinox, was driven by 27-year-old Illa Smith.

Stephenson was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died as a result of his injuries.

Smith, deputies said, reported not seeing the scooter prior to the collision. However, a witness told deputies that the lights on Stephenson’s scooter were working correctly.

The deadly crash is under investigation.