At 2:58 p.m. on 1/28/2025 officers with the Evansville Police Department initiated a traffic stop at the Circle K gas station at 4101 US HWY 41. After the initial stop, the driver of the vehicle fled north on US HWY 41 at 3:01 p.m. Officers then terminated the stop, disengaging their lights and sirens. The lead officer proceeded north on US HWY 41 to attempt to monitor the fleeing driver’s actions. The fleeing vehicle continued north until being involved in a crash at the intersection of US HWY 41 and St. George. Officers immediately attempted to render aid to the occupants of the fleeing vehicle when the accident was discovered. Both occupants of the fleeing vehicle were deceased.
The investigation determined that the accident occurred when the fleeing vehicle collided with a semi- trailer that was turning east onto St. George from southbound US HWY 41. The driver of the semi-trailer did not report any injuries. While the scene was still under investigation, a witness contacted officers notifying them that a firearm was located in the area of the incident. This firearm was seized as evidence pending further investigation.
We would like to thank the Indiana State Police and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance with traffic control while this major intersection was shut down.
