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One Soldier Killed, Three Injured in Military Humvee Crash on I-65 in Boone County
Boone County, Indiana — One Indiana National Guardsman has died and three others were injured following a multi-vehicle collision involving a military Humvee on Interstate 65 on November 14, 2025.
The crash occurred shortly after 12:15 p.m. near the 129-mile marker in the southbound lanes of the interstate.
According to officials, the incident involved a military-grade Humvee, a white SUV, and a car-hauler truck.
Emergency personnel from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and the Whitestown Police Department responded to the scene and found multiple damaged vehicles blocking the roadway.
Upon arrival, first responders located four National Guard soldiers injured, including one individual who was found unconscious.
Despite medical efforts, the soldier was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The names of those involved are being withheld pending next-of-kin notification by the Indiana National Guard.
The three surviving soldiers sustained serious injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The drivers of the civilian vehicles involved in the crash were evaluated and treated at the scene.
The Boone County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team has been assigned to investigate the circumstances leading to the collision.
At this time, the cause of the crash remains undetermined.
In an official statement, the Indiana National Guard expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stating:
“Four Indiana National Guardsmen were involved in a Humvee accident on I-65 in Boone County. Three soldiers were injured, and one died in the accident. The loss of any of our Guardsmen is tragic, and we offer deepest and heartfelt condolences to the soldiers’ families, loved ones, and friends. We will provide more information after families have been notified.”
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office also issued condolences to the affected families and confirmed ongoing communication with National Guard leadership as the investigation continues.
Further updates will be released as additional information becomes available.
A Mexican military medical aircraft carrying eight people crashed into Galveston Bay near the Interstate 45 Causeway on the Galveston side, prompting an active search-and-rescue response, according to preliminary information.
Emergency radio traffic indicated that the aircraft, identified via flight-tracking data as belonging to the Mexican Navy, went down in the water shortly after entering the area.
Multiple emergency agencies responded to the scene as the plane was reported to be slowly submerging.
Scanner reports indicated that at least one individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Another person was transported to a hospital with cardiopulmonary resuscitation in progress, while a female occupant reportedly sustained a compound fracture. Rescuers were also performing CPR on the pilot at the scene as recovery efforts continued.
Authorities stated that search operations were ongoing to ensure all occupants were accounted for and to secure the aircraft.
Officials have not yet released the identities of those on board or confirmed the cause of the crash.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses and information is officially verified.