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59-year-old Cary Carlile killed in Johnson County crash
JOHNSON COUNTY, Indiana — A fatal crash involving two pickup trucks towing trailers left one man dead and three others injured Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities.
The Johnson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as Cary Dean Carlile, 59, of Morgantown, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputies with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash at approximately 1:55 p.m. at the intersection of West State Road 135 and County Road 500 West (Spearsville Road).
Preliminary findings indicate that a white Ford F-250 traveling northbound on State Road 135 crossed the center line, possibly while braking, as suggested by tire marks on the roadway.
The vehicle then collided head-on with a white Ford F-550, with both trucks reportedly towing trailers at the time of the crash.
Three additional individuals sustained injuries and were transported to Indianapolis-area hospitals for treatment.
One victim required extrication from the vehicle after becoming pinned by the steering column and was airlifted via Lifeline helicopter due to the severity of injuries.
The crash prompted the closure of State Road 135 at Spearsville Road for several hours as investigators processed the scene.
An autopsy for Carlile is scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including contributing factors such as speed and driver actions.
Officials have not released further details as the investigation remains active.
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29-Year-Old Alex Rodriguez Found Dead on University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, No Foul Play Suspected
URBANA, Ill. — A 29-year-old Champaign man found dead on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus Monday morning has been identified as Alex C. Rodriguez, according to the Champaign County Coroner’s Office.
The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) responded to the area of Green and Wright streets at approximately 6:42 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person near the Alma Mater statue.
Officers arrived and found Rodriguez on a concrete bench. Emergency medical assistance was requested at the scene.
The Champaign County Coroner’s Office responded, and Rodriguez was pronounced dead at approximately 7:16 a.m., according to Coroner Laurie Brauer.
Authorities said Rodriguez was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
UIPD provided an update Monday afternoon, saying preliminary observations at the scene revealed no signs of foul play.
Police also said there was no evidence of an ongoing threat to the university campus or surrounding community based on the information available when officers responded.
Because investigators did not identify an active threat, the university did not issue an Illini-Alert emergency notification.
The circumstances surrounding Rodriguez’s death have not been determined.
An autopsy has been scheduled, and the death remains under investigation by the University of Illinois Police Department.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances leading to Rodriguez’s death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected as investigators receive further information from the autopsy and other evidence.
No foul play has been indicated based on the preliminary investigation.