WEST HARRISON, Ind. — The driver of a semitrailer was killed after the truck crashed into a weigh station on I-74 near the Indiana-Ohio state line, according to Indiana State Police.
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The crash happened Wednesday morning on westbound I-74 near West Harrison, Indiana. State troopers said the semi left the roadway then crashed through the building.
Indiana State Police identified the driver as James Bristol, 63, of Jefferson City, Tennessee.
Initially, Indiana State Police said they were searching for victims, but later found Bristol dead. There were no workers in the building at the time of the crash and no other injuries were reported, ISP Sgt. Stephen Wheeles said in a social media message.
ISP asks witnesses of the crash to contact the Versailles District at 812-689-5000.
We’ll update this story as new details become available.
Update: The driver of the semi died in the crash. No employees were in the building at the time. No other injuries. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to call the @ISPVersailles Post (812)689-5000. https://t.co/k2K7tqlBXh
— Sgt. Stephen Wheeles (@ISPVersailles) September 8, 2021
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