- On Saturday, April 15, 2017 at approximately 8:30 AM the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Lloyd Expressway west of the intersection at South Red Bank Road upon report of a motor vehicle crash involving injury.
- On scene investigation and witness statements indicated that a silver Cadillac operated by Mr. Michael McCraw had been travelling east on the Lloyd Expressway prior to colliding with the rear of a black Toyota that was stopped in line at the traffic signal. The impact forced the Toyota (driven by Mr. Jonathan Wambach) into a grey Ford, which was in turn pushed into a grey Kia.
The Perry Township Fire Department and AMR arrived to assist with the injured drivers. Â Mr. McCraw and Mr. Wambach were transported to Deaconess Hospital for treatment of their injuries. Mr. Wambach was admitted to the hospital with serious and potentially life-threatening injuries.
Pursuant to state law regarding crashes involving serious bodily injury or death, the drivers consented to post-accident blood draws. The investigation will remain open pending a full crash reconstruction and toxicology results.
A preliminary factor in the crash has been identified as driver distraction.
DRIVER ONE:
Michael McCraw, 36, of Princeton. Treated and released.
DRIVER TWO:
Jonathan Wambach, 52, of Evansville. Treated and admitted.
DRIVER THREE:
Brandon Baker, 36, of Evansville.
DRIVER FOUR:
Connie Grigsby, 52, of Evansville.
