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Identity released in fatal U.S. 36 crash

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:05 PM

By Johnny McCrory

A 71-year-old Rockville man was killed in an automobile accident this week in Parke County.

According to Parke County Sheriff Jason Frazier, a truck was traveling along U.S. 36 when it went off the roadway and into Little Racoon Creek three-and-a-half miles east of Rockville. 

CPR was administered to the man, Michael Roberts, 71, who was pronounced deceased at the Union Hospital approximately one hour after arrival.

Both lanes of U.S. 36 were closed during a period of time due to the accident.