One dead after motorcycle crash in Terre Haute

 By Lucy Perry

Indiana Central News


Lucy Perry photo

UPDATE 8/29/22- John Waggoner.22, of Terre Haute has been identified as the deceased crash victim .

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A crash involving a motorcycle claimed the life of one Saturday afternoon in Terre Haute.


Around 3:40 p.m., emergency crews responded to the the crash at S. US 41 , near Old Royce Road.  The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital , where he died a short time later. His name has not been released at this time. 


A dark - colored SUV sustained driver's side damage. No one in that vehicle was injured. 


The Vigo County Sheriff's Office investigation is ongoing. More information will be provided as it becomes available.



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