An 18-year-old was found dead in an abandoned home in rural Starke County after being involved in a car accident on Sunday.
According to officials at the Starke County Sheriff's Office, on Sunday, deputies responded to the report of a single-vehicle accident near the intersection of Range Rd and 250 North. Upon arriving, officers discovered an unoccupied vehicle that left the roadway and crashed into a nearby tree.
Despite search efforts, deputies were initially unable to find the driver. With the help of local citizens, the driver was later found inside an abandoned home near to the crash scene.
The driver has been identified as Logan Cooke. The preliminary investigation indicated speed and leaving the roadway as being contributing factors in the crash.
New universal child blood lead testing guidelines to begin in Illinois
Flood warning extended for Embarras River at Lawrenceville
Indiana's county fairs allowed alcohol service areas starting July 1
Kroger members can now redeem Points for dollars off groceries in-store and online
NWS issues flash flood watch for southeastern Illinois
St Francisville approves water well cleaning
Confirmed tornado in Knox County
Countrymark fueling stations hosting Fueling Freedom on Friday
Wabash Cannonball Bridge to be closed for one week for repairs
Lawrence County man charged with sex crimes
LCMH receives USDA federal grant for $450,000
IDEM recycling grants available
Lawrence County arrests
Storm system rolls through southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana
New PIO officer announced for Indiana State Police Evansville District
Valentine seeks change of venue for murder trial
Newton power plant to be closed
Lawrence County Board approves public safety tax referendum
