Driver dies in Tippecanoe County crash

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — A Delphi man died after crashing their vehicle into a tree early Wednesday morning in Tippecanoe County, police say.

Michael York, 43, was killed when his car left the road, the Tippecanoe County coroner says.

Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call reporting a vehicle crash on Old State Road 25 near the intersection of Sugar Creek Road, nine miles northeast of Lafayette just before 7 a.m.

According to a release, York’s car was traveling north on Old State Road 25 North when it crossed the center southbound lane, left the road, went into a wooded area, and hit a tree.

Police say York was not wearing a seat belt.

Alcohol and drugs were not believed to be factors in the crash.