The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of 266th Street and Rulon Road, east of Arcadia, at approximately 3 p.m. on the report of a crash with several injured motorists. Callers reported one person trapped in a vehicle along with the injuries.
Deputies investigating the crash report a silver Nissan Frontier driven by Daniel H. Jessop, Jr., 72, Arcadia, was southbound on Rulon Road when it failed to yield the right-of-way at the stop sign at 266th Street. William R. Morris, 39, Elwood, was traveling eastbound on 266th Street in a silver Saturn Ion when it was struck by the Frontier.
Both vehicles left the roadway as a result of the impact with Morris trapped in the vehicle and suffering multiple injuries. According to the initial crash report, deputies believe Jessop’s foot may have slipped from the brake to the accelerator prior to the crash.
Medics pronounced Morris dead at the scene of the crash. Jessop and passengers in both vehicles were treated for unspecified but reportedly non-life threatening injuries. Per policy, toxicology tests were performed but it will be some time before results are received.
The crash is under review by the Hamilton County Crash Investigation Team. Anyone with information can contact the team at 317-773-1282.