The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle crash which resulted in the deaths of two individuals late Friday night.
First responders were dispatched to the 26600 block of southbound U.S. 31 in northern Hamilton County shortly after 11 p.m. on Friday on the report of a vehicle in a field. Callers reported one of the people involved in the crash was trapped in the vehicle while another was thrown from the car.
The preliminary investigation indicates a 2005 red Chevrolet Cobalt was southbound on U.S. 31 north of 266th Street when, for unknown reasons, it left the right side of the roadway and struck a tree approximately 1,500 feet north of the intersection.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as Coltin D. Heath-Brumfiel, 23, Kokomo, was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unknown if he was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The passenger, Meghann K. Clement, 25, Kokomo, was trapped in the vehicle as a result of the crash. She was also pronounced dead at the scene. Reports indicate Clement was wearing a seat belt during the incident.
Witnesses of the crash told deputies the Cobalt changed lanes and fishtailed before leaving the roadway and striking the tree.
Toxicology tests were performed to determine if alcohol or other substances contributed to the fatal crash; however, test results are pending.
The incident is under investigation by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Crash Team. Anyone with information pertaining to the crash is asked to contact the team through Hamilton County Public Safety Communications at 317-773-1282.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Sheridan Police and Fire departments.