A 9-year-old Knox County boy has died in a two-vehicle collision Sunday south of the city of Washington.
Daviess County (Ind.) authorities report the fatal mishap occurred on Indiana State Road 57 when a vehicle veered out of control while traveling on the road and struck a minivan being driven by 62-year-old Melinda Pea of Monroe City. A passenger in the Pea vehicle identified as 9-year-old Keith Walton also of Monroe City was transported to an Indianapolis hospital where he later died of his injuries. Pea and one of passenger with her were taken to area hospitals for treatment of their injuries.
The driver of the vehicle that struck the Pea vehicle was indentified as 25-year-old Jacob Sisco of Washington. He was uninjured in the crash,but did exhibit signs of impairment at the scene and was preliminarily charged with Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Death. Additional charges could be filed as the investigation into the accident circumstances continues.
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