Jeep vs. Moped Crash on US 41 Claims the Life of Washington Man

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Knox County – Last night at approximately 9:46, Indiana State Police responded to a crash on US 41 north of Willow Street that claimed the life of a Washington man and seriously injured a Huntingburg man.

Preliminary investigation revealed Kayla Jones, 26, of Bicknell, was driving her 2015 Jeep Cherokee and had just entered US 41 northbound from Willow Street. She traveled approximately 1,700 feet in the driving lane before colliding into the rear of a 2019 Kymco Agility moped. The passenger on the moped, Skylar Newton, 21, of Washington, died at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet. The operator of the moped, Robert Vaquero, 22, of Huntingburg, was initially taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, but he was later airlifted to St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville where he is currently being treated for serious injuries. Vaquero was also not wearing a helmet. Jones was not injured.

According to investigating troopers, Jones did not see the moped until just prior to the collision. Troopers inspected the moped and determined that the rear taillight was not illuminated at the time of the crash.

Deceased:

  • Skylar Newton, 21, Washington, IN (Family has been notified)

Investigating Officer: Trooper Brock Buchanan, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Sergeant Bill Gadberry, Trooper Nick Hatfield and Master Trooper Randy Huddleston

Assisting Agencies: Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Vincennes Township Fire Department and Knox County Coroner’s Office