On Wednesday, a single vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer claimed the life of a 60-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina man on I-65 near Columbus, Indiana.
At approximately 4:15 pm on Wednesday witnesses reported seeing a 2020 Volvo, pulling a loaded trailer, travel off of Northbound I-65 near the 73-mile marker in northern Bartholomew County. The semi struck the guardrail before leaving the east side of the roadway, coming to a stop in trees along the east side of I-65.
Witnesses and initial first responders found the driver, identified as Anthony Bull, age 60, Charlotte, North Carolina, unresponsive in the cab of the truck. Bull was provided immediate medical attention, however, he was ultimately pronounced deceased at the scene by the Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office.
Sergeant Seth Davidson, Indiana State Police, is investigating the crash. He was assisted by additional troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post, Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, North Carolina Highway Patrol, Columbus Regional EMS, Columbus Township Fire Department, German Township Fire Department, Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office, Indiana Department of Transportation, and 31 Wrecker Service.
No other vehicles or participants were believed to be involved in the crash. The investigation is ongoing, however, a medical episode may have played a role in the crash.
Northbound traffic on I-65 was affected for over three hours while the crash investigation and cleanup was ongoing.
Anthony Bull’s family has been notified.
