UPDATE — Name Released From Yesterday’s Fatal Motorcycle Accident
LEESBURG — At approximately 4:08 p.m. yesterday, June 13, the Indiana State Police investigated a fatal crash at 4830 N. SR 15.
Senior Trooper McNamara was traveling south on State Road 15 following two vehicles that were slowing for traffic in a construction zone. McNamara witnessed a 2015 Chevrolet Impala attempt to turn into a driveway and enter the path of a 2014 Zero motorcycle that was traveling north on State Road 15. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the Impala ejecting the driver. McNamara immediately contacted fire and ambulance, then rendered medical attention to the driver of the motorcycle. A few minutes later, paramedics arrived and provided further medical attention to the driver.
The driver of the motorcycle identified as 58 year old Alton Stump was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The driver of the Impala was not injured in the crash
A standard blood draw was given to both drivers of the vehicles as part of the investigation. Initial indications are that drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash.
The Indiana State Police was assisted in the crash investigation by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s department, Kosciusko County Fire, and Ambulance services.